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Resident warns three‑story memory‑care plans could strain fire, staffing needs; urges zoning review
Summary
A Dayton resident urged the council to limit three‑story memory‑care and assisted‑living developments near neighborhoods, citing evacuation challenges and calling for stronger screening, setbacks and developer contributions to fire and police resources. She also alleged contractors are operating businesses from homes while claiming residential homestead status.
Marcia Grover, a Dayton resident, told the City Council on Jan. 13 that allowing three‑story memory‑care or assisted‑living buildings near residential areas would require additional fire capacity and careful evacuation planning.
"If you allow this, you'll definitely need a ladder truck," Grover said, adding that residents in memory care may be immobile or unaware of evacuation directions and that stairway and staffing levels must be sufficient.
Grover also told the council she has observed contractors and landscapers buying houses, claiming…
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