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e e Minutes Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte City Council April 22, 1996, Page 3 8. PUBLIC HEARING B - CONSIDER A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERl\fiT REQUEST SCU96-001, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTRA-DISTRICT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SENIOR CITIZEN ASSISTED LIVlNG CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT 8727 FAIRMONT PARKWAY - G. RANKIN OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Malone opened the public hearing at 6: 15 P.M. Director of Planning Guy Rankin reviewed the summary and recommendation for Special Conditional Use Permit SCU96-OO1. There was no one speaking in opposition to the request. Speaking in favor of the request was Mr. Lewis Cline, of Care Concepts of East Texas, Inc., representing the developer of the 61 unit senior citizen Assisted Living Center. Mr. Rankin stated, "Staff recommends the permit request with the following conditions: · Any development beyond that currently presented will require a separate Special Conditional Use Permit. · No changes or amendments shall be made to the recorded site plan and covenants without first obtaining authorization from the City of La Porte. · It should be noted in the Special Conditional Use Permit and in the deed covenants that the use of this property is limited to a 61 unit "senior citizen" assisted living center, as defined in SIC 8361, for these purposes; a senior citizen is defined as a person who is 55 years of age or older." Mr. Rankin reported the Planning and Zoning Commission has, by a unanimous vote, recommended that Special Conditional Use Permit Request SCU96-OO1 be approved. Mayor Malone asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak regarding this project. Mrs. Shelia Moore asked Mr. Cline how many units will be available, and how many of those will be double units? She also asked if the monthly fee will be assessed according to the senior's salary. Mr. Cline stated, "There are three different types of units available. They will vary by square footage. Some units will have kitchenettes, and some will not. We have designed our facilities to fit the typical retired teacher income level. Entry level is about $1,200. This is all inclusive; meals, transportation, utilities, cable T. V, housekeeping, and laundry." Councilperson Gay asked about a couple wishing to move into the facility. Mr. Cline said, "The rooms are designed to accommodate a couple also. The fee would be an additional $500, therefore the monthly cost would be $1,700 for a couple." Mayor Malone closed the public hearing at 6:33 P. M.