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R. Tallon moved to approve the Homestead Village Hote? located on the south side of Country Club Blvd., east of the proposed Marriott Courtyard, north of I-480, and west of Columbia Road. A revised proposal to construct hotel. The motion was to approve the plan as submitted with the landscaping plans having been approved this afternoon. The motion was seconded by R Koeth and unanimously approved. 2) Richard Moran, 4650 Dover Center Road. Request conditional use permit to use an existing dwelling, in a residential district, as a senior citizens' group home. . Referral to board of zoning appeals is required. Mr. Moran, owner, explained the proposal is for an Adult Care Facility, as defined in the Ohio Department of Health Statutes. The members reviewed Mr. Moran's written documentation concerning the proposal. Mr. McIntire, attomey, quoted from the Ohio Administrative Code, "any residence, facility, institutions, hotel, assisted living facility, or similar facility that provides accommodations and supervision to three to sixteen unrelated adults, at least three of whom are provided personal care services," is an Adu1t Care Facility. The owners' of the home would like to use the third floor of the home to accommodate approximately nine adults capable of ambulating. The home is eactensively wired with security and smoke alarm systems. The Oluo Department of Health mandates that the owners and managers of the facility be certified and undergo extensive training. Mr. Tallon questioned if Mr. Moran was aware tlus is a single family residence district. Mr. Moran advised, he is aware this area is zoned single family residence, and intends to maintain this zonage. He explained, an adult care facility does not include the following: a nursing home, rest home, or home for aging (O.RC. 3721.01); an alcohol or drug addiction program (O.RC. 3793.01); a habilitation center (O.RC. 5111.041); and a residential facility for the mentally ill license by the department of inental health (O.RC. 5119.22). Mr. Moran noted, only four people currently live in tlus rather large facility. He asked that the board grant this conditional use permit so that he may make better use out of the home. Mr. Brennan inquired about the definition of ambulatory. Mr. Moran replied ambulatory citizens are people capable of getting about and do not require walking assistance. Mr. Brennan stated there are three flights of steps, and the facility is proposed to be used for senior citizens. W. Moran clarified the proposal is not for a senior citizens' group home, but instead for an adult care facility. He elaborated, although this is not a senior citizens' group home, they are not precluded from accepting senior citizens. Mrs. O'Rourke requested a description of the typical client. Mr. Moran believed the typical client would be between the ages of 45 and 65, and may have a minor disability. W. Moran described the home as a family environment which could be considered an assisted living group home. He advised, by licensure, he is precluded from providing nursing services. It was noted, the client may have a visiting nu.rse. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if a client would have any means of transportation. Mr. Moran explained their are vehicles available to transport people, but there would be a limited amount of this activity. He was familiar with this type of operation, as his mother operates an adult care facility in Westlake. Mr. Brennan wondered if Mr. Moran and Ms. Schneider must accept anyone the state refers. Mr. McIntire advised the owners' have complete control over accepting or rejecting any applicant. Mrs. O'Rourke believed this is a nice home, but a poor business location. Mr. Moran noted that the home is set back far from the street and sits on three acres of land. He believed it was important for tlie members to understand that this facility cannot lie used for drug rehabilitation programs or criminals of that nature. By location, Mrs. O'Rourke stated she meant that the street is very busy now, and this will only worsen traffic problems. Mr. Moran advised there will be minimal traveling. He explained his mother's facility averages about twice a month a visiting nurse and twice a month taking someone to a doctor. Mrs. O'Rourke wondered if these sixteen clients would be allowed visitors. Mr. Moran explained they do not intend to accommodate sixteen people. Mrs. O'Rourke quoted from her notes, that the maximum