East Windsor City Zoning Code
§ 20-19.5
Special Provisions for Continuing Care Developments.
Notwithstanding any other ordinance provision to the contrary, the following ordinance provisions shall govern the development of a continuing care development (CCD) in the "I-O" zoning district:
a.
The continuing care development (CCD) may only occur on a tract of land at least 50 acres in area to the west of the New Jersey Turnpike and with vehicular access from two collector roadways.
b.
The CCD shall consist of the following three component principal uses:
1.
Life care residences including, but not limited to, assisted living, nursing home and/or skilled nursing care, post acute or sub-acute care, Alzheimer's/dementia care, and hospice and palliative care, provided that no more than 170 total beds shall be permitted.
2.
Independent senior housing units for people at least 55 years old, provided that no more than 120 total dwelling units shall be permitted.
3.
Life care community services including, but not limited to, adult day care; senior health and wellness services; senior care education, training and research services; health rehabilitation services; visiting nurse and hospice care services; and life-care and geriatric coordination services.
c.
Permitted accessory uses and activities will include central dining facilities, recreational and social activities, administrative and medical offices, hair salons, off-street parking, and other customary, incidental and subordinate accessory uses.
d.
One freestanding development identification sign shall be permitted at each driveway entrance into the development from a public street. Any such sign shall be ground-mounted on a solid base with no visible poles, columns or other upright supports, shall not exceed eight feet in height, shall not be more than 100 square feet in area, and shall be set back at least 15 feet from any street right-of-way and tract boundary line.
e.
A minimum 100 foot wide landscaped buffer area shall be provided along any street right-of-way and any tract boundary line which abuts a residential zoning district or existing residential land use.
1.
The 75 foot width of the landscaped buffer area abutting any tract boundary line shall have buffer plantings installed atop and along earthen berms as approved by the Planning Board.
2.
The remaining 25 foot width of the landscaped buffer area may consist of a grassed area atop a stabilized base suitable for emergency vehicle access.
f.
Notwithstanding any other ordinance provision to the contrary, the following measurements shall govern the development of the CCD:
Measurement | Requirement |
|---|---|
Minimum lot width | 300 ft. |
Minimum lot depth | 1,500 ft. |
Minimum front yard setback | 250 ft. |
Minimum building setback from any tract boundary line | 100 ft. |
Minimum parking setback from any tract boundary line | 50 ft. |
Maximum building height | 48 ft. & 3 stories* |
Measurement | Requirement |
Maximum building coverage | 10% |
Maximum improvement coverage | 30% |
*Note: Ornamental architectural features such as cupolas, tower structures, etc. may be provided atop the roof line, provided they occupy no more than 10% of the linear distance of any roof line and that, in any case, no portion of any building is higher than 55 feet. |
g.
The following minimum off-street parking shall be provided; however, additional parking spaces may be required by the Planning Board to be provided and/or be banked for possible future construction based upon evidence presented to the board during their review of a submitted application for development:
Life Care Residences: | 1.1 spaces per bed |
Independent Senior Housing Units: | 1.2 spaces per dwelling unit |
Life Care Community Services: | 1 space per 400 sq. ft. |
h.
The design of the CCD, though subject to change and refinement between the Township and the developer, shall be patterned after the March 24, 2014 "Concept Plan" prepared by Maser Consulting.