The city's planning services department recently received an application for the development of a 2-storey, 80 unit Seniors Assisted Living Facility to be constructed along Morrison drive in Yorkton.
"The development would consist of 80 units together with a library, chapel and shared dining and recreation areas," said city planner Michael Eger to council Monday evening. "The facility would also provide laundry, housekeeping and personal care services for each resident, with 24-hour staffing, including licensed nurses."
The construction requires rezoning and thus the approval of council.
The drawings provided by the applicant of the proposed facility are attractive and desirable says Eger. "The 2-storey design creates an appropriate transition from existing 40-storey condominiums on Morrison Drive..."
While the plan will require "tweaking" Eger says there is sufficient room for parking, a through-way for emergency vehicles and an area for loading and drop off. There is also adequate sanitary sewer, stormw sewer and water infrastructure to service the development.
"Given the community need for this type of housing and the appealing design, Planning Services is in favour of the application."
Council was too. After a vote it was decided the public will be notified and the plan will be examined more thoroughly.
An application will be brought back to council at a later date for review and a final decision.
