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6 <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />North Carolina Chapel Hill – Durham Area Temporary Health <br />Care Structure Nursing <br />Home <br />Assisted <br />Living <br />Nursing <br />Home <br />Assisted <br />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 /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 36