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32 <br /> June 3, 2015 — Recommendation to the BOCC. This item was reviewed and the <br /> following comments were made: <br /> • Planning Board Member Comment: Why is this amendment being proposed? <br /> Staff Response: Due to the adoption of Session Law 2014-94 in August 2014, <br /> all cities and counties within the state must recognize and allow for temporary <br /> health care structures. As a result, Planning staff began the process to amend <br /> the UDO in November 2014 in order to recognize the new land use, provide <br /> information and access regarding permitting regulations to Orange County <br /> residents, and to be consistent with State Law. <br /> • Planning Board Member Comment: Only a small percent of residents will be <br /> able to utilize a temporary health care structure due to the proposed standards <br /> and financial costs. <br /> Staff Response: Due to proposed standards (based on Session Law 2014-94), <br /> environmental health regulations, and potential cost, many residents may have <br /> a limited opportunity to have a temporary health care structure be placed on <br /> their property. However, the proposed amendment for temporary health care <br /> structures is not the only option available, but is instead providing an additional <br /> option to Orange County residents. These standards and financial costs can <br /> also limit the opportunity for residents to build an efficiency apartment, <br /> construct an addition to an existing residential structure, or place a temporary <br /> mobile home. The purpose of all these residential uses, including temporary <br /> health care structures, is to provide temporary or permanent, more affordable, <br /> higher quality, and accessible housing options for those in need. <br /> The initial cost of a temporary health care structure can be alarming. A <br /> temporary health care structure can include a onetime cost up to $125,000 or <br /> a lease cost up to $2,000 a month, both costs depend on added medical <br /> and/or technology features. When compared to the median monthly and yearly <br /> cost of a nursing home or assisted living facility in the state of North Carolina <br /> and the Chapel Hill-Durham area, it can be viewed as a less expensive option <br /> for Orange County residents. <br /> Median Cost of Assisted Living or Nursing Home Room Compared to a <br /> Temporary Health Care Structure <br /> North Carolina Chapel Hill—Durham Area Temporary Health <br /> Nursing Assisted Nursing Assisted Care Structure <br /> Home Living Home Living <br /> Monthly Cost $5,977 $2,900 $6,388 $3,500 $2,000 <br /> Yearly Cost $71,723 $34,800 $76,650 $42,000 $24,000 <br /> Source:North Carolina State Specific Data from the Genworth Cost of Care Survey <br /> November 4, 2015 — Ordinance Review Committee <br /> January 6, 2016 — Recommendation to the BOCC <br /> b. Advisory Boards: <br /> 6 <br />