May 15, 2008
Continuing care facility
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“I attended a meeting last Saturday regarding the continuing care retirement community at Ford’s Colony, and was surprised at what appears to be opposition spearheaded by James City supervisor Jim Icenhour. My wife and I have looked forward to the facility for many years, and to have a supervisor at the meeting leading the discussion against its approval, at least that’s the way it came across, seemed unethical.”
Jim Icenhour responded: “In an effort to provide all residents full information about Realtec’s proposed Continuing Care Retirement Center, the Ford’s Colony Homeowner Association sponsored a special Town Hall meeting April 26. At the meeting, Drew Mulhare presented Realtec’s detailed proposal, and I discussed how local government uses the Comprehensive Plan and supporting ordinances to evaluate such proposals. We both answered questions from the audience. Like virtually all of my Ford’s Colony neighbors, I am not opposed to a CCRC on the designated piece of property, but I am concerned that the size and density of the project is not compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. When completed, the CCRC will be 3/4th the size of all non-residential space in New Town. Examining every aspect of this proposal, both pro and con, is an essential part of making sure we as a community stay fully informed. It would be unethical of anyone to try and limit or prevent public disclosure and discussion of all the facts.”
Copyright © 2008, The Virginia Gazette
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