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New health facility planned in York
By Melanie Wilkinson
YORK — Mosaic will be constructing a new six-room facility for mentally challenged individuals on the western edge of the Hearthstone campus, along Division Avenue.
The property is currently owned by York General Health Care Services and would be sold to Mosaic for the construction.
An architect working on the project told the city council this past week that Mosaic already provides housing for disabled individuals in the York community.
“York was chosen for this facility, Mosaic already has a presence here,” he said.
The six-bed living facility would have 24-hour staffing and a home-like atmosphere. The exterior will blend with the housing that already exists in that area and it will be “residential in appearance, not institutional.”
Kelly Thomas, attorney for York General, said the hospital supports the project “as it lends itself well to what the plan is for this campus. There is plenty of land and it looks like it will be aesthetically attractive, while bringing jobs to the community and adding more services for York.”
York Public Works Director Mark Christiansen told the council that they were asking for approval of the concept and its intended use. He said the planning commission agreed to recommend approval.
“So the area is already zoned correctly, we are just approving the use?” asked Councilman Br ian Leggett.
“Yes, the purpose of the council action is to make sure it is not a conflicting use,” Christiansen responded.
York’s city attorney, Charlie Campbell, questioned, however, whether council action was necessary. “If this is not a special exception, why is a council decision needed?”
“This is different than what originally was in this area,” Christiansen said. “This is more medical in nature and will have a different owner and use.”
“The property is being sold, so that is taking it out of the planned unit development as it existed before,” explained City Administrator Jack Vavra.
The project was approved. Mayor Chuck Harris and Councilman Cy North did not participate in the discussion or the vote, both citing conflicts of interest.
The property is currently owned by York General Health Care Services and would be sold to Mosaic for the construction.
An architect working on the project told the city council this past week that Mosaic already provides housing for disabled individuals in the York community.
“York was chosen for this facility, Mosaic already has a presence here,” he said.
The six-bed living facility would have 24-hour staffing and a home-like atmosphere. The exterior will blend with the housing that already exists in that area and it will be “residential in appearance, not institutional.”
Kelly Thomas, attorney for York General, said the hospital supports the project “as it lends itself well to what the plan is for this campus. There is plenty of land and it looks like it will be aesthetically attractive, while bringing jobs to the community and adding more services for York.”
York Public Works Director Mark Christiansen told the council that they were asking for approval of the concept and its intended use. He said the planning commission agreed to recommend approval.
“So the area is already zoned correctly, we are just approving the use?” asked Councilman Br ian Leggett.
“Yes, the purpose of the council action is to make sure it is not a conflicting use,” Christiansen responded.
York’s city attorney, Charlie Campbell, questioned, however, whether council action was necessary. “If this is not a special exception, why is a council decision needed?”
“This is different than what originally was in this area,” Christiansen said. “This is more medical in nature and will have a different owner and use.”
“The property is being sold, so that is taking it out of the planned unit development as it existed before,” explained City Administrator Jack Vavra.
The project was approved. Mayor Chuck Harris and Councilman Cy North did not participate in the discussion or the vote, both citing conflicts of interest.
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