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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD Appeal of Approved 88-Bed Assisted Living Facility - 800 Mission Ave PPTSenior Housing Project 800 MISSION AVENUE 800 Mission Avenue Approval Process ●Approved by Planning Department Staff, Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineer, and Fire Department ●Approved by Design Review Board ●Approved by Planning Commission ●Permitted Use in Zoning District ●Compliant with General Plan, Goals, and Objectives ●Builds out a 12 year vacant site Outcome ●Broad support from local neighbors, merchants, and local advocacy groups ●Beautiful new building which creates much needed housing for Older Adults in Downtown Benefits to Community Economic Stimulus ●Creates 75+ Jobs over three shifts ●Residents, visitors, and staff frequently use Downtown businesses, services and entertainment venues ●6X more economic activity than the original project (Marin Economic Forum) Provides Housing ●Unlocks existing housing units annually, up to 400 over a 10 year period ●Allows residents to ‘Age in Place’ Project will activate the Downtown with Economic Activity Well established Operator in Marin County ●Over 21 years operating in The Bay Area ●Active Community - Residents, visitors, and Staff: ○Stimulate Downtown Economy ■Local Merchants, Professional Services ○Engage in Community ■Community Groups & School Activities San Rafael Aging Population ●40% of Owner-Occupied Households are Seniors (65+)* ●1700 households are occupied by a senior living alone** ●Baby Boomers continue to age ●Seniors want to Age-In-Place ●Average of 3 mile radius ●San Rafael Contains 9,136 seniors current care facilities have capacity for less than 10%** *San Rafael Housing Topics and Issues. Paul Jensen, # P18-010, August 20, 2018 ** San Rafael Housing Element 2015-2023, Appendix B (B1-20) Let’s Move Forward Please join the many community supporters and allow this Project to move forward. Thank you.