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Platteville council approves Park Place assisted living expansion, adding 13 units
Summary
The Common Council approved an amendment to the planned unit development at 1015 North Elm Street to allow two building additions (7,700 sq ft east; 5,900 sq ft west) and interior remodeling that will add 13 assisted‑living units to Park Place. The council carried the motion after a roll‑call vote.
The Platteville Common Council voted Jan. 28 to approve an amendment to the planned unit development for Park Place assisted living at 1015 North Elm Street, allowing two exterior additions and interior renovations that will add 13 units.
Staff and the city’s plan commission recommended approval. ElderSpan Management — the applicant that operates the facility — proposed a 7,700‑square‑foot addition on the east side of the building toward Smith Park and a 5,900‑square‑foot addition on the west side toward Elm Street, together expanding resident capacity from 26 to 39 units and modifying interior dining and activity spaces. City staff said both proposed additions would be on currently undeveloped lawn and would not change existing driveways or parking provisions.
Architect David Brown said the additions are designed to extend the building’s current appearance and that construction is expected to begin in spring with a six‑to‑nine‑month construction window. "We're looking to break ground in the spring, and we're looking for a 6 to 9 month construction window," Brown said. A council member who had served the community and visited the facility praised it as a "top notch" community asset.
Council member Kathy Cobb moved to approve the PUD amendment; the motion was seconded by Bob Gates and Lynn Parrott. After a roll‑call style vote (one council member recorded opposition), the motion carried. The council did not attach additional conditions in the public record; architectural and operational details will be implemented by the applicant under the approved plan.
The developer and the architect said they expect to occupy the expanded space by late in the year or by next spring, contingent on schedule and permitting. The council’s formal action was limited to the PUD amendment; any building permits and inspections will follow standard city processes.
