Commission approves annexation and CUP for 13‑bed assisted living at 3023 S. Happy Valley Road with lighting and parking conditions

The commission recommended annexation and zoning to RS‑6 and approved a conditional use permit Jan. 13 for an assisted‑living facility (max 13 beds) at 3023 S. Happy Valley Road.

Applicant representatives outlined plans to convert an existing single‑family residence into an assisted‑living facility with internal infill to provide additional rooms, an ADA ramp and seven on‑site parking stalls (six regular, one handicap). The applicant and architect emphasized the facility will serve seniors and that the basement will be used only for storage, not living space.

Neighbors raised concerns about speed, a nearby bus stop, limited on‑street parking, potential lighting spillover, and emergency response times; one resident reported the project notice sign was small and temporarily missing. Staff confirmed the city has capacity to serve the property with utilities, that a turn‑lane warrant analysis may be required depending on final plans, and that the fire department had no opposition subject to building/fire code compliance.

The commission attached conditions: a 13‑bed cap; any change of use would require a new CUP; the basement is restricted to storage (not additional resident rooms); required frontage improvements, landscaping and sidewalks at development; and exterior lighting must be residential in scale and shielded to avoid spillover. Commissioners noted the facility will remain residential in appearance.

The motion to approve the annexation/zoning and CUP with those conditions passed.