Title
Public Hearing: Application #PL2026-131 - Preliminary Development Plan - Hawthorn Assisted Living and Memory Care, 800 and 820 SE Battery Drive; Hawthorn Equity, LLC, applicant
Body
Issue/Request:
The applicant requests preliminary development plan approval for a 16-bed memory care and assisted living facility. The development consists of a single, 1-story, 9,530 sq. ft. building.
The applicant requests a modification to the parking lot setback. Staff supports the modification request.
The application for the associated special use permit (Appl. #PL2026-130) is on this same agenda for consideration.
Presenter
David Tregemba, Applicant Representative
Hector Soto, Jr., AICP, Senior Planner
Recommendation
Recommendation: With the conditions of approval below, the application meets the goals of the Ignite! Comprehensive Plan, Design and Construction Manual (DCM) and the requirements of the UDO.
1. A modification shall be granted to the minimum 20’ parking lot setback requirement from right-of-way, to allow a 5’-3” parking lot setback from the SE Battery Dr right-of-way.
2. Development shall be in accordance with the preliminary development plan uploaded July 21, 2026.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: On a motion by Mr. Hatcher, seconded by Ms. Jana-Ford, the Planning Commission unanimously voted on August 13, 2026, to recommend APPROVAL of Application #PL2026-131 - Preliminary Development Plan - Hawthorn Assisted Living and Memory Care, 800 and 820 SE Battery Drive; Hawthorn Equity, LLC, applicant.