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i. The proposed use will provide a service or facility, which will <br />contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the <br />community. <br />The project will provide a service or facility which will <br />contribute to the community. Expanding the current <br />care home will provide additional housing and support <br />services for those in need in the community. As part of <br />the expansion, the site will be improved with additional <br />open space, decorative wrought iron fencing and other <br />aesthetic improvements to create a pleasant <br />environment for the care home residents as well as the <br />surrounding neighborhood. Further, the care home will <br />provide a safe and nurturing environment for people <br />living with schizophrenia spectrum disorders; that <br />might otherwise be without housing and key support <br />services. <br />ii. Will the proposed use under the circumstances of the <br />particular case be detrimental to the health, safety, or general <br />welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity? <br />The expansion of the care home and support services <br />to serve 12 additional residents will not be detrimental <br />to persons residing or working in the area as the facility <br />is located within an area of the City that is <br />predominantly residential in nature. The John Henry <br />Foundation care home provides services to care for <br />some of the most vulnerable members of society, in a <br />well maintained and supportive environment. Finally, <br />the project design and ongoing site management will <br />mitigate any negative or adverse impacts created by <br />the use that could otherwise affect the health, safety, <br />or general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood <br />and businesses. <br />Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic <br />stability or future economic development of properties <br />surrounding the area? <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the <br />economic stability of the area, but instead will provide a <br />well maintained and operated service to the <br />community. The expanded care home would include <br />improvement to the property and streetscape including <br />new decorative fencing, additional landscaping, and <br />architectural enhancements. In addition, a number of <br />Resolution No. 2014 -47 <br />Page 2 of 12 <br />31A-27 <br />