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Developers revise Caris Memory Care plan after fire-department review; sewer and stormwater still pending
Summary
Developer presented a mirrored L-shaped Caris Memory Care building and updated site circulation following a productive meeting with the fire department; the team reported coordination on sewer force main, a geotech report showing good infiltration potential, and plans to finalize utilities and the SWIP before submitting a full FDP package.
The planning board received a progress report on the Caris Memory Care at Bellefield project on Feb. 4, with developers describing changes made to address fire and utility concerns.
The architects said they mirrored an L-shaped prototype to improve emergency access to primary corridors and service areas. The team also worked with the fire department to adjust hydrant locations and the preferred access corridor; the applicant reported that the revised layout performed well in that consultation.
On utilities, the developer said the project will pump to a force main along St. Andrews Road and that the Phase 3 final development plan (FTP) will include coordinated sewer routing. The engineering team noted that infiltration testing is delayed by snow on the ground but said a geotech investigation returned favorable granular soils that could support infiltration basins for stormwater management.
Board members asked for clearer plan sheets showing pedestrian connections, the final phasing plan, and confirmation of how the corner/wastewater connections will be staged. Planning staff and the board emphasized the need for a single coordinated package that includes grading, drainage, utilities and the SWIP so the board and outside agencies can complete reviews.
Next steps: the applicant will finish the engineering report and SWIP, add landscaping and interior layouts to the plan set and submit the next package for circulation. The applicant said the team aims to get the submission to a state the board can refer to county planning and then schedule public hearings as appropriate.
