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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministrative Permit APX2018007 - Project Description• ADVOCACY P EITF t RECEIVED MAY08 2018 sew.ofConnor*Development May 8 , 2 0 1 8 ADVOCACYDEVELOPMENTPARTNERS(ADP) WAIVER O F D E V E L O P M E N T S T A N D A R D S A P P L I C A T I O N - P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N ASSISTEDLIVINGAND M E M O R Y C A R E P R O J E C T 18922 D E I A W A R E S T R E E T , H U N T I N G T O N B E A C H , C A Reasonfor initiating this application: Civil Engineering error between the topographic survey and the grading plan leading to a 12" discrepancy in the plans and therefore the height of the building. The error will manifest itself in the roof design being flatter and less pronounced. The request is to maintain the existing roof design by obtaining approval of this waiver of the development standards. Project Description: Advocacy Development Partners is pleased to submit our application to bring a new senior assisted living facility to the City of Huntington Beach. Our application consists of two (2) Conditional Use Permits (CUP)asfollows: CUPfor a general resid e n t i a l c a r e f a c i l i t y i n t h e R M z o n i n g d i s t r i c t p u r s u a n t t o H u n t i n g t o n Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO)210.04. CUPfor l o t s w i t h a g r a d e d i f f e r e n t i a l o f t h r e e f e e t o r g r e a t e r b e t w e e n t h e h i g h p o i n t a n d the low point, determined before rough grading pu r s u a n t t o H B Z S O 2 3 0 . 7 0 . 0 We are proposing to build a new, sta t e o f t h e a r t s e n i o r a s s i s t e d l i v i n g a n d m e m o r y c a r e community at 18922 Delaware Street. An independent, third party professional market study recently conducted indicates that there is a pent up demand for senior housing of this type in Huntington Beach. Specifically, there is a need for 420 units/beds (122 units/beds for assisted living and 298 units/beds for memory care = 420). This large demand in the Community is the fundamental reason for initiating this application. We believe this 1.03-acre site will be an ideal location for our residents due to the many senior housing services and amenities currently surrounding the site. To the north is a 55+ senior housing project, Huntington West Condominiums. There is also the B e a c h s i d e N u r s i n g C e n t e r t o the south. Multifamily homes are to the east, and wes t a n d m e d i c a l o f f i c e s a n d a s p e c i a l t y hospital on the same block to the North. Also, in t h e i m m e d i a t e a r e a a r e s e v e r a l o t h e r f a c i l i t i e s for seniors including Seacliff Healthcare Center and Huntington Gardens. Finally, for thos e assisted living residents who are mobile, the 5 points shopping center is lessthan a block away. The proposed project will provide sixty-eight (68) assisted living units offering a wide range of services within a gracious and secure environment. All the units of this senior health care facility will be licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the elderly, classified as "assisted living". The following are typical attributes of our assisted living and memory care facilities along with our residents: ADVOCACY VE LOP 7'E p t E a The average age of our residents is mid-80's. Our facilities average 85 units, with 1.2 resident per unit, or 102 total residents . The p r o p o s e d f a c i l i t y h a s 6 8 u n i t s / 8 9 b e d s , o u t o f t h i s t o t a l , t h e r e a r e 2 2 u n i t s / 3 6 b e d s o f Alzheimer's C a r e . T h e s e r e s i d e n t s w i t h a p r i m a r y d i a g n o s i s o f D e m e n t i a o r A l z h e i m e r ' s would n o t b e d r i v i n g a t a n y p o i n t . In a recent poll of 10 of our Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities of similar size, the average community had 4.5 resident cars parked on site. So,with an average 4.5 cars per facility, an average of 4% of our residents drive. Our transportation program tends to be significantly more robust than other RCFE operators. Aspects of the program would include: 7 days a week of transportation available to residents, dedicated Driver positions on staff to accommodate resident needs, and multiple community vehicles to facilitate transportation (usually a bus and a town car). Our staff uses public transportation, bikes to work, a n d c a r p o o l s This three story structure will be approximately sixty-eight thousand (68,000) square feet. The building will be designed architecturally from the ground up to provide for the special needs of our seniors. All the rooms will be supplemented with common areas to promote friendships and create a sense of open community. Outdoor living spaces are provided for both the residents of the assisted living and memory care communities. This community will provide amenities such as private and formal dining rooms, a café, entertainment and activity rooms, beauty salon, library, outside courtyard and more. There will be an in-house fitness center, and a private surround-sound theater. Luxurious comfort will be defined by fine woodwork, elegant furnishings, artwork, fireplaces, and fresh flowers. Conversation areas are strategically located throughout the building to promote socializing. In this fully licensed residential care community, residents will receive healthy meals in our dining room, housekeeping, assistance from knowledgeable staff, an emergency response system in each room, programs and health screening. The dining room and exhibit i o n k i t c h e n w i l l b e operated like a restaurant directed by a chef. Breakfast is served fr o m 7 t o 9 : 3 0 A M , l u n c h f r o m 11:30AM to 1:30PM, and dining from 5 to 8PM. Progressive care needs of the residents will be addressed by providing high levels of assisted living in their individual units. This will fulfill our aging-in-place philosophy allowing our residents to stay in their chosen unit. At move-in, the majority of our residents are in their early to late 80's utilizing a myriad of assisted living services offered within the community. In addition, there will be memory care offered in a specifically designed "neighborhood" with delayed egress for residents with Alzheimer's or Dementia. Being that few residents drive, we take care of their transportation needs by providing a small bu s and driver along with a town car to take residents to shops, doctor appointments and community activities. Our facility will exceed the City's parking requirements with a total of 37 designated spaces (1 space per 3 beds required per zoning = 29 spaces required ) . Housekeeping services, residential and grounds maintenance, and 24-hour on-site management are among the many amenities that provide peace-of-mind for our residents and their families. I n a ADVOCACY 3 F. E L '.•E.{. addition to our personal service philosophy, we promote intergenerational opportunities and work closely with the community to develop ongoing programs. Being that this is a licensed facility, the property will be operated on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. The number of employees will fluctuate throughout the day. That being said, we anticipate about twenty-two employees during the day and evening shifts and five employees for the night shift. All shifts will not start during the AM/PM peak commute times. The morning shift starts at 6 AM the Afternoon shift will start at 2 PM and the night shift at 10PM. We are proud to say at our facility over fifty percent of our employees are residents of the local community. We anticipate the new project will have a similar percentage of employees living in Huntington Beach. Our facility will have little or no impact with regard to: Traffic:Our Traffic Impact analysis indicates that traffic associated with the proposed Project will not significantly impact the four (4) key study intersections surrounding the site. Each of these existing intersections currently operate and are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable Level of Service during the AM and PM peak hours with the addition of Project generated traffic to existing traffic. Schools:All residents are senior citizens; therefore schools are not affected. Noise:Probably the least noise of any type of development. Socially and economically, our proposal provides much needed high quality services for seniors, full time jobs for the local community and will support the local economy. ANCILLARYSERVICES PROVIDEDBYTHE LOCALCOMMUNITY Construction Phase Subcontractors, such as - Framing - Landscaping Grading - Masonry - Concrete - Plumbing - Painters - Electrical Drywall - HVAC Roofing Materials suppliers - Concrete and gravel - Lumber - Landscape and nursery Industrial equipment rental Physical Plant ADVOCACYpf vr •4 E !I T Landscaping service Service companys and supplies Pest control Window cleaning Commercial cleaning services Fire sprinkler and alarm maintenance Elevator/HVAC maintenance Kitchen and culinary supplies Personal Business Services Food service Banking and financial services Commercial laundry Doctors Florist Bottled water Medical prescriptions Massage therapist Hairdresser Entertainment Moving services Cable TV Auto and van purchase and maintenance Chemical and housekeeping supplies Exterminator Personal care supplies Medical equipment purchase and rental Newspaper advertising EMPLOYMENT NEEDS We anticipate that the majority of our employees will be hired from within the community. Caregivers Housekeeping Culinary staff Nursing staff Business Manager Office staff Marketing Maintenance personnel Concierge Activity Directors