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Narrow lot and fire‑access concerns cloud 58‑unit assisted‑living concept; commissioners ask for more safety analysis
Summary
A three‑story, 58‑unit assisted‑living concept proposed for a 1.57‑acre lot south of Rain Tree Plaza drew strong concerns about emergency access, stormwater capacity and compatibility with adjacent single‑family homes. Staff and fire‑access questions must be resolved before the project proceeds.
A proposed three‑story, 58‑unit assisted‑living building on a 1.57‑acre Dayton parcel prompted extensive questions from the planning commission on Dec. 3 about whether the narrow lot can safely and practically support the use.
Staff said the structure would be approximately 38.5 feet tall and that the project as drawn showed 41 underground spaces and 14 surface spaces (55 total). Because the GMU4 district limits building frontage and requires specific setbacks, staff concluded that the narrow lot would require variances and that…
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