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McCauleyComm unity Lea gue

Edmontons Multicultural Urban Village;

an Historic Ge m within the C ity

Mc Ca uley Com munity Lea gue

basem ent of Zoc a lo, 10826 95 Street

Edmonto n, Alberta T5H 2E3

(780) 428-5332

info@mc c auley.info

SubdivisionandDevelopmentAppealBoard

OfficeoftheCityClerkrd

FloorCityHall

1SirWinstonChurchillSquare

dmonton,AB

5J2R7

ebruary4,2010

Re: 9338107AAvenue(SDABD10036)

heMcCauleyCommunityLeagueurgestheSDABtodeclinetheapplicationfor9338107AAvenue. Ourappealisbased

nthebeliefthatthedevelopmentofficererredintheinterpretationandapplicationoftheEdmontonZoningByLaw. The

fficer,inouropinion,failedtocorrectlyapplytheByLawinthefollowingareas;

Useofdiscretionarypowershavebeenusedinappropriatelyinthiscase; ApprovingausethatisneitherapprovednordiscretionaryintheRA7zone; Theproposedsupportservices,administrationservicesandamenityareasnotAccessory; SiteshouldnotbeconsideredashavingmultipleprincipleUses; FailingtoapplystandardsforanRA7projectthatisdirectlyadjacenttolandzonedforsinglefamilydwellingsasa

permitteduse;

Approvedbuildingplanshows14SleepingUnits+7Apartments; Notapplyingthecorrectcalculationfortherequiredparkingvariance; NumberofoccupantsexceedsthedefinitionofaBoarding&LodgingHouse;

UseofDiscretionaryPowerisInappropriateforthisProject:

1.4 LimitationofVariance

InapprovinganapplicationforaDevelopmentPermitpursuanttoSection11.3,theDevelopmentOfficershalladheretothe

following:

1. avarianceshallbeconsideredonlyincasesofunnecessaryhardshiporpracticaldifficultiespeculiartotheUse,character,orsituationoflandorabuilding,whicharenotgenerallycommontootherlandinthesameZone;

Giventheaboveandthefactthatallthelandinthiszoneisessentiallyidenticalitmustbeassumedthattheunnecessary

ardshipthatinstigatedthevariances(specificallytheparkingvariance)isduetotheaffordablehousingaspectofthe


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evelopment. Thisaspectcan,obviously,placethedeveloperinadifficultbudgetarysituationwhichmaynotpermithimto

reatetheundergroundparkingthatwouldallowsufficientparking.

nmanyareasthroughouttheCitythiscouldbeareasonableandacceptablerationale. However,inMcCauleyitis

ecognizedthatwehaveanexceptionalhyperconcentrationofsubsidizedhousing(affordableandsupportive). Further,itis

widelyrecognizedthatsuchconcentrationsofnonmarkethousingandpovertykeepsoutofthereachtheexperienceofa

ealthyandsustainableneighbourhoodforitsresidents,businessesandvisitors. Theimpactsofthisconcentrationarefelt

nmanywaysfromindividualsafetyconcerns,toincreasedpropertyandviolentcrime,todroppingschoolenrolments,and

evaluingof

property.

AssuchwesuggestthatthegrantingofavarianceforsubsidizedhousingprojectswithintheMcCauleyneighbourhood(and

thersimilarlyimpactedneighbourhoods)isinappropriateandisaviolationofsection11.3:

1.3 VariancetoRegulations

TheDevelopmentOfficermayapprove,withorwithoutconditionsasaClassBDevelopment,anapplicationfordevelopmen

thatdoesnotcomplywiththisBylawwhere:

1. theproposeddevelopmentwouldnot,inhisopinion:a. undulyinterferewiththeamenitiesoftheneighbourhood;orb. materiallyinterferewithoraffecttheuse,enjoymentorvalueofneighbouringproperties.

WerespectfullyrequestthattheDevelopmentOfficertakeintoconsiderationtheneighbourhoodlevelimpactsofthis

oncentrationofsubsidizedhousingandpovertypriortoapprovingnoncomplyingdevelopmentapplicationswhichwould

acilitatetheadditionofsuchhousingintoalreadymateriallyimpactedareas.

hisconcentrationofpovertyandsubsidizedhousingiswasteful,wrong,andharmfultoindividuals,neighbourhoods,and

hecityasawhole. Weallhavearesponsibilityfordoingourpartincorrectingthisgrossinjustice.

huswecontendthatthevariancesgrantedfortheIrisCourtfacilitywereinappropriatebasedonsection11.3.

OneofthestatedobjectivesintheBoyleMcCauleyARPforthislocationsGeneralizedLandUseConcept(7.2.8 Housing

RenewalandTransitionSubArea6)is:

Topromotemorefamilyorientedhousingandtoprotectthemagainstadverselanduseandtransportationimpacts

Asperourabovecontentions,approvalofthisproposalfailstoupholdthisobjective.

UseNotPermittedinRA7:

heSchizophrenia

Society

of

Alberta

is

proposing

to

build

afacility

that

will

consist

of

21

self

contained

single

person

uites,acommonareawithanadjoiningkitchenandanadministrativereceptionarea.Thefacilitywillhave24hour,onsite

ealthprofessionalstomonitorandsupporttheneedsoftheclients. Thedevelopmentofficerhasdeterminedthatthe

uildinghasintegratedtwousesApartmentHousingandBoarding&LodgingHouse.


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BasedonthedetailsprovidedbyarepresentativeoftheSocietyandAlbertaHealthServicesstaff,itappearsthatthisfacility

willnotoperateaseitherofthesetwoUses. ThebuildingwillbemanagedasahealthcarefacilityaUsepermittedonlyin

UrbanServicesZone. ThisUseisnotcompatiblewiththeresidentialusesdesignatedfortheimmediateandsurrounding

reas.

Whiletheplansshowsthatsomeoftheunitswillallowforindependent,supportedliving,thelimitedinformationsupplied

learlydemonstratesthatthisisneitheranapartmentnoraboardingandlodgingfacility. Thebuildingisbasedonafull

ime,continuingcaremodel. Theoperatinginformationwehaveincludesfulltimemedicalstaffaspartofa24/7staffing

model.During

weekdays,

Alberta

Health

Services

(AHS)

will

provide

at

least

the

following

staff

to

the

facility:

one

or

more

PNswhospecializeinpsychiatricnursing,anoccupationaltherapist,andarecreationaltherapist. Inadditiontherewillbe

anitorialandcookingstaff,aswellasanoverallprojectmanagerandconsumersupportworkersprovidedbytheSociety.

wononAHSpaidstaffwillbeonsiteoneveningandweekendswhenthereisnoactiveprogramming. Accordingto

ubmissionstothePlanningDepartmenttherewillbeupto7staffonatanyonetime. Thecapitalcostforpartofthefacilit

willbefundedbyprovincialASLI(AffordableSupportiveLivingInitiative)whosecriteriarequireaLevel3or4(themaximum

upportLevel. Thisisquiteanintensivesupportlevelwhichrequiressignificantandconstantstaffingandservicesaswellas

pecificbuildingrequirements(seeattachedASLIrequirements).

hecorrectclassificationofthislevelofserviceiswellbeyondthatofaboardingandlodginghouse,letalonean

partment. Aboardingandlodginghousedoesnotanticipatesupportsotherthanmeals. Roominghouses,astheyare

ommonlyknown,provideaccommodationand(occasionally)mealsnot24/7medicalstaffingsupportataratioofupto3

taffperresident! SeebelowforthedefinitionofaBoardingandLodgingHouse.

BoardingandLodgingHousesmeansadevelopmentconsistingofabuildingcontainingSleepingUnits,whichmaybein

dditiontoaDwelling,wherelodgingorsleepingaccommodationwithorwithoutmealsisprovidedforremuneration.This

UseClassdoesnotincludeGroupHomes,orFraternityandSororityHousing.Typicalusesincludestudentcooperative

ousingandlodgesforseniorcitizens.

ncontrast,ExtendedMedicalTreatmentServicesisausecategorythataccuratelycapturesthelevelofserviceintended

nthisfacility. Theusespecificallyincludestheprovisionofmedicaltreatmentandincludeslongtermhousingsuchas

ursingandconvalescenthomes.

xtendedMedicalTreatmentServicesmeansdevelopmentprovidingroom,board,andsurgicalorothermedicaltreatment

orthesick,injuredorinfirmincludingoutpatientservicesandAccessorystaffresidences.TypicalUsesincludehospitals,

anatoriums,nursinghomes,convalescenthomes,isolationfacilities,psychiatrichospitals,auxiliaryhospitals,and

etoxificationcentres.

hislevelofserviceisonlypermittedinaUSzoneandshouldnotbeallowedinaRA7area.

heGeneral

Purpose

of

US

zoning

(510.1)

to

provide

for

publicly

and

privately

owned

facilities

of

an

institutional

or

ommunityservicenatureisconsistentwiththislevelofsupportservices.

heGeneralPurposeofRA7zoning(210.1)toprovideazoneforLowRiseApartmentsisnotcompatibleasApartment

HousingUsedoesnotsupportsubstantialnonaccessoryservices.


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upportServicesarenotAccessory:

hesupportservices,administrationservices,andamenityareasarenotAccessorytotheUseofIrisCourt. Asaresult

eitherApartmentHousingnorBoarding&LodgingUsesareappropriateasneitherallowsforsubstantialnonAccessory

ervices.

heprincipleUsepresentedbytheproponentsintheirletteristo...providelongterm,supportiveandaffordable

ousing...fortheirtargetgroupwhicharedualdiagnosisschizophrenicswho...donothavethecapacitytolive

ndependentlywithoutsupport.... Theoperatinginformationwehaveincludesfulltimemedicalstaffaspartofa24/7

taffingmodel. Duringweekdays,AlbertaHealthServices(AHS)willprovideatleastthefollowingstafftothefacility: oneo

moreLPNswhospecializeinpsychiatricnursing,anoccupationaltherapist,andarecreationaltherapist. Inadditionthere

willbejanitorialandcookingstaff,aswellasanoverallprojectmanagerandconsumersupportworkersprovidedbythe

ociety. TwononAHSpaidstaffwillbeonsiteoneveningandweekendswhenthereisnoactiveprogramming. According

osubmissionstothePlanningDepartmenttherewillbeupto7staffonatanyonetime. Thecapitalcostforpartofthe

acilitywillbefundedbyprovincialASLI(AffordableSupportiveLivingInitiative)whosecriteriarequireaLevel3or4(the

maximum)SupportLevel. Thisisquiteanintensivesupportlevelwhichrequiressignificantandconstantstaffingand

ervicesaswellasspecificbuildingrequirements(seeattachedASLIrequirements).

Noneof

this

is

consistent

with

the

decision

that

these

services

and

amenities

are

naturally

or

normally

incidental,

ubordinate,andexclusivelydevotedtotheApartmentHousingUseonthisSite. Infact,theUseoftheIrisCourtfacilityis

ependentonanddefinedbythesequitehighserviceandstaffinglevels.

Additionally,evenifweweretoacceptthatthesewereAccessoryservicestheycouldnotbeconsideredAccessorytothe

ApartmentHousingUse. ThisisbecausetheApartmentHousingoccupantsaretobemoreindependentandrequireless

upportthantheBoarding&Lodgingoccupants. WhereastheBoarding&Lodgingoccupantsdonothavetheabilitytolive

ndependentlywithoutsupport.

herefore,wecontendtheDevelopmentOfficersdecisionthattheseareAccessoryisincorrect. Further,wecontendthat

he

Use

categories

for

the

facility

are

incorrect

as

neither

will

allow

for

these

levels

(if

any

levels)

of

Non

Accessory

services

ndstaffing.

RA7Sitecannothavemorethan1PrincipleUse:

heapplicationforIrisCourtattemptstomeld2principleUsecategoriesintoasingleapplication. However,theZoning

BylawdoesnotapparentlyallowforthisandconsistentlyuseseitheraprincipleUseandanAccessoryUse,orspecifically

escribeshowandwhencombinationsofusescanoccur(CBandDCzoningsmayspecificallyspelloutadditionalsituations)

orexample:

UnderRA7o PersonalServiceShopsandConvenienceRetailStoreswhendesignedasanintegralandsecondarycomponentofa

residentialdevelopmentconsistingof150Dwellingsormore

UnderUSo BoardingandLodgingHousesforSeniorCitizens,whereintegratedwithanyotherPermittedorDiscretionaryUseof

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Usemeansthepurposeoractivityforwhichapieceoflandoritsbuildingsaredesigned,arranged,developedorintended,or

forwhichitisoccupiedormaintained;

Accessorymeans,whenusedtodescribeaUseorbuilding,aUseorbuildingnaturallyornormallyincidental,subordinate,and

exclusivelydevotedtotheprincipalUseorbuilding,andlocatedonthesamelotorSite.

heZoningBylawsrequirementforhierarchicalusesinRAzonesisacknowledgedintheDevelopmentOfficersDecisionon

age27oftodaysAgendawhereitstates:

The proposed support services, administration services and amenity areas shall be strictly Accessory to the proposedApartment Housing / Boarding and Lodging House Use on this Site. Accessory means that these areas / functions ar

naturally or normally incidental, subordinate, and exclusively devoted to the Apartment Housing Use on this Site.

hisstatesthattheservices,etc.aretobeconsideredAccessorytooneprincipleUse,ApartmentHousing. ThisAccessory

Use,bydefinition,canonlybeaccessorytotheprincipalUseonthesiteandnottomultipleUsesontheSite. GiventhatBoarding&LodgingHousescanonlycontainasingleadditionalDwelling,theApartmentHousingUsehastobeconsidered

rinciple.

hereforewecontendthatthedualUseapplicationusedforthisfileisinappropriate.

RA7DevelopmentRegulationsNotFollowed

heparcelinquestioniszonedRA7andisadjacenttolandinwhichsinglefamilydwellingsareapermitteduse(DC1area

99). Seethemapbelowforthezoningcontext.

heregulationsfordevelopmentoflandzonedRA7specifythatwhereapartmenthousingistobedevelopeddirectly

djacenttoaSitezonedtoallowSingleDetachedHousingasaPermittedUse,themaximumBuildingHeightforthedirectly

djacentfaadeofsuchApartmentHousingshallnotexceed10.0mnor21/2Storeys,exceptthatsuchdirectlyadjacent

ApartmentHousingmayexceedthisHeight,toamaximumof 14.0morfourStoreys,providedthattheportionofthe


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haringoneroom. Finally,iftheapartmentdwellersareasindependentasindicated,thereisnoreasontopresupposethat

hesepeoplecannotbedrivers.

venifweacceptedtheproposedUseareviewofthesubmissionstothePlanningDepartmentdoesnotrevealaparking

tudywhichisrequiredtoprovideavarianceofoftherequiredparkingforthisfacility.

tmustalsobequestionedwhetherparkingvariancescanbeconsideredpriortoafinalizedOperationalandStaffingPlan.

speciallygiventhelevelofstaffinginacarefacilitysuchasthisconsiderationmustbegiventostaffparking. Thiscanonly

ffectively

be

accomplished

after

the

number

of

staffing

and

shifting

is

finalized.

NumberofoccupantsproposedexceedsdefinitionofBoarding&LodgingHouseUse:

CarefulconsiderationofthedefinitionsofBoardingandLodgingHouse,SleepingUnits,HabitableRoom,Dwelling,and

HouseholdshowthattheproposednumberofoccupantsdoesnotfitwiththeBoardingandLodgingHouseUse:

BoardingandLodgingHousesmeansadevelopmentconsistingofabuildingcontainingSleepingUnits,whichmaybeinadditio

toaDwelling,wherelodgingorsleepingaccommodationwithorwithoutmealsisprovidedforremuneration.ThisUseClass

doesnotincludeGroupHomes,orFraternityandSororityHousing.Typicalusesincludestudentcooperativehousingandlodge

forseniorcitizens.

SleepingUnit

means

aHabitable

Room,

or

agroup

of

two

or

more

Habitable

Rooms,

not

equipped

with

self

contained

cooking

facilities,providingaccommodationfornotmorethantwopersons;

HabitableRoommeansanyroominaDwellingotherthanaNonhabitableRoom;NonhabitableRoommeansaspaceina

Dwellingprovidingaservicefunctionandnotintendedprimarilyforhumanoccupancy,includingbathrooms,entryways,

corridors,orstorageareas;

Dwellingmeansoneormoreselfcontainedroomsprovidedwithsleepingandcookingfacilities,intendedfordomesticuse,and

usedorintendedtobeusedpermanentlyorsemipermanentlyasaresidenceforaHouseholdandeitheruptotwolodgers,

roomersorboarders;

Householdmeans:(a)aperson;or(b)twoormorepersonsrelatedbyblood,marriageoradoption;or(c)agroupofnotmore

thanfive

persons

who

are

not

related

by

blood,

marriage,

or

adoption;

or

(d)

acombination

of

(b)

and

(c),

provided

that

the

totalofthecombinationdoesnotexceedfive;alllivingtogetherasasinglehousekeepinggroupandusingcookingfacilities

sharedincommon.AHouseholdmayalsoincludedomesticservants.

Analysis1:

tartwiththerecognitionthataHouseholdcanhaveamaximumof5personsandthataDwellingcanhousea(singular)Householdplustwolodgers. Thus1Dwellingcanhouseamaximumof7persons. AHabitableRoom,bydefinition,is

ontainedinaDwelling;aDwellingisselfcontainedandsuppliescookingfacilities; aSleepingUnitiscomprisedofHabitable

Room(s)butcannotcontaincookingfacilities;andaBoarding&LodginghouseconsistsofabuildingcontainingSleeping

Units(possiblyinadditiontoaDwellingbutwewilldiscussthislater).

herefore,aBoarding&LodgingHousemustactasaDwellingtocontainHabitableRoomswhichcanthenmakeupthe

leepingUnitsthatarethehousingunitswithinaBoarding&LodgingHouse.

incethebottom2floorsofIrisCourtcomprise1Boarding&RoomingHousewhichmustbeconsidered,duetothe

nterwovendefinitions,as1Dwellingthenthemaximumnumberofresidentsis7persons. Asapproved,IrisCourtassumes

noccupancyof14personswhichshouldbeconsideredincompatiblewiththeBoarding&RoomingHouseDwelling

efinition.


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Analysis2:

hedefinitionofBoarding&RoomingHousestatesthatitconsistsofabuildingcontainingSleepingUnits,whichmaybein

dditiontoaDwelling. NotethatthisisspecificallyasingularDwelling. IrisCourtproposesthatitsSleepingUnitsbein

dditiontomultiple(7)Dwellings. ThisisinconsistentwiththeUsedefinitionofaBoarding&LodgingHouse.

AdditionalConcerns:

everaladditionalconcernshavebeenraisedduringourresearchonthistopic:

heinformationlettersentbytheapplicanttoneighbouringpropertieswasinaccurate. Itdescribedthebuildingasa3

toryaffordablehousingcentre. Itisnotasthemajorityofthebuilding,primaryintent,andprimaryfundingare

supportivehousing. Also,thebuildingwasdescribedas21selfcontained,singlepersonsuites. Commonusageofboth

selfcontainedandsuitessuggestsafullDwellingunitanddoesnotaccuratelyreflectthenatureofthefacility. Howcan

heneighboursbeconsideredconsultedifaccurateinformationwasnotsupplied?

hankyou

for

your

considerations,

McCauleyCommunityLeague

oningCommittee


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Homeward Trust Edmonton

Dec 14, 2009 18:09 ET

Homeward Trust Edmonton: Construction Begins for Supportive Affordable

Housing P roject: Iris Court

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Dec. 14, 2009) - Schizophrenia Society of Alberta (SSA) is excited toannounce their Ground Breaking Ceremony on December 16, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The site is located at9336-107A Ave. This event will mark the start of construction to build a 21 unit long term supportive apartmentbuilding for adults with schizophrenia or a related mental illness.

The SSA is a registered charity established in 1980. The organization focuses on advocacy, education, self-help andsupport of research in their efforts to improve the lives of those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis.

"We are thrilled to break ground on Iris Court, the first housing project of its kind in Edmonton," said June Finlay,Iris Court Building Committee President. "The construction of this facility is a major step in addressing the need forsafe, affordable housing in our community and in improving the lives of those living with mental illness inEdmonton."

When complete, Iris Court will consist of 21 self-contained single person suites, a common area with an adjoiningkitchen, and an administrative reception area. The facility will have 24-hour, on-site health professionals to monitorand support the needs of the clients.

The total cost for the project is estimated at $5.0 million. Homeward Trust-through funds from the City ofEdmonton's Cornerstones Initiative and the Government of Canada's Homeless Partnering Strategy-allocated a totalof $2.4 million toward land purchase and construction of Iris Court. The Government of Alberta invested an

additional $2.5 million through the Affordable Supportive Living Initiative. The remaining funds were contributed byThe Stollery Charitable Foundation, REALTORS Community Foundation and All Weather Windows.

"This project will help more Albertans to live and age in the right place for their needs, in their community and closeto family and friends," said Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports. "The Albertagovernment funding for this project reflects a continued commitment to helping those most in need. Iris Court is alsopart of the province's Continuing Care Strategy to improve the quality, supply and choice in the continuing caresystem for Albertans."

"Our government is delivering on its commitment to help those who are facing mental health and homelessnesschallenges," said the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. "We are proudto support community efforts that help find local solutions to local problems. Working together, we can help ourmost vulnerable citizens find a place to call home as well as find the supports they need to become more self-sufficient. "

"We are excited to support the Schizophrenia Society in their housing efforts. The people that they serve often facechallenges in securing and maintaining housing, and whether they were previously homeless or at high risk ofhomelessness, the residents of Iris Court can live confidently knowing they have a safe affordable home." SaidSusan McGee, Executive Director, Homeward Trust "We know there is a high need for more housing for thosesuffering with mental illness and this is a very important step in meeting our community's needs."

Homeward Trust is a not-for-profit organization that uses a community-based approach toward the goal of endinghomelessness in Edmonton. Its primary role is to coordinate response to housing needs by working together withlocal agencies and all orders of government.

For more information , please contact

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Architectural Design Requirements

Affordable Supportive Living Initiative

The proponent must meet the following Architectural Design Requirements in relation tobuilding and physical environment.

SECTION A RESIDENCE/FACILITY AND SUPPORT STANDARDS

The housing proponents will provide accommodations that meet or exceed legislated

requirements including Alberta Building Codes, Fire Safety Codes, Land Use (zoning) Bylaws,all as established by the local building authority and the Province of Alberta. The project may

also need to meet those design requirements stipulated by Alberta Health Services if the project

is to be used for Designated Assisted Living in the future. Operators will demonstrate efforts to

incorporate features that maximize accessibility, resident privacy, and personal choice.

1. General Building Requirements

In addition to meeting the above established building requirements, any project upgrading or

development should be committed to the achievement of:

a. A minimum of barrier-free design throughout resident accessible areas. Comply with therequirements of the latest Barrier Free Design Guide, of the Alberta Building Code.

b. Convenient access to outdoor space appropriate to resident needs.c. Stairs, hallways, ramps and exits that are well lit, unobstructed and of adequate width to

accommodate walkers and wheelchairs.

d.

Safe and secure handrails on all corridors.e. Accessible office space for visiting health professionals and community service workers.f. Accessible mailbox system.g. Adequate laundry facilities for residents, or their families, to do residents' personal

laundry.h. Adequate linen laundry facilities. If contractual services are used, provide an area for

soiled linen awaiting pickup and a separate area for storage and distribution of clean

linen.i. Public washrooms for use by residents and public conveniently located in areas

commonly used by residents and the public. Washrooms can be unisex.

j. When required, provision for 24-hour distribution of medications including lockedstorage for controlled drugs.

k. Lockable storage for resident records.2. Site Requirements

a. Supportive living projects shall obtain applicable land use (zoning) approval from thelocal jurisdiction.


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b. Roadways shall be provided within the property for convenient and direct access to themain public entrance and to service areas. Provide access for fire department and

emergency vehicles in accordance with local requirements.

c. Each supportive living project shall have parking spaces to satisfy the needs of residents,staff, and visitors.

3. Resident Rooms

Operators should be able to demonstrate their efforts to incorporate the following features that

maximize resident privacy and personal choice:

a. Resident room sizes (area and dimensions) that permit residents to move within the roomwith assistance of a walker or wheelchair and that allow access to at least one side of the

bed for transfers.

b. Private room accommodation with access to an ensuite private bathroom. Some semi-private room accommodation for couples will be permitted. The use of bathrooms shared

between resident rooms is discouraged.c. Make available, at no cost to the resident, a bed and mattress as well as other furnitureincluding chair(s), dresser and night stand, if the resident chooses not to provide her/hisown.

d. An emergency call station with 24-hour monitoring in the sleeping area.e. Individual connections for a telephone, cable television, and conveniently located

electrical outlets in each room.

f. Operable windows to the exterior or to naturally lit interior areas must be configured toenable unobstructed viewing from a seated position and with window curtains or blindsthat fully cover the windows when closed.

g. Lever handled resident room door locking hardware. Residents will be allowed 24-houraccess to the facility and to their rooms with keys provided by the operator. Where roomentrance door closers are required to meet building code, they shall be sentronic swingfree type.

h. A kitchenette with suitable appliances (e.g., microwave oven, sink, and smallrefrigerator).

i. Storage for personal items designed to permit access by residents with reduced upper andlower reach capability.

j. A three-piece, wheelchair accessible bathroom within each resident room. Each bathroomwill be equipped with a toilet, sink and provision for bathing (either a handicapped

accessible bathtub or shower). Each resident bathroom must include the following:i. A wheelchair accessible turning space of 1500 mm. (5 feet) in diameter, and

appropriate space for door swing.

ii. Adequate ventilation.iii. Access door with clear width of 900 mm (36.0 inches). Privacy hardware that can

be unlocked from the outside in case of an emergency.

iv. Non-skid surfaces on floors, and grab bars installed for toilet, bathtub, and showertransfers.

v. Adequate vanity space and shelving for storage of personal items.vi. Lever faucets and a hand-held shower fixture on vertical rail.


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vii. At a minimum, allowance for one-sided transfer onto toilet.viii. Toilets having a minimum height of 407 to 457 mm (16 inches to 18 inches).

ix. Emergency call station with 24-hour monitoring.4. Common Bathing Areas

A common bathing room will include the following features:

a. Therapeutic tub with automated temperature control and appropriate lifting device.b. Hand-sink and handicapped toilet.c. Storage for towels.

5. Common Amenity Areas

The facility will include common amenity spaces of sufficient size and accessible to all residents

to accommodate life enrichment activities and group activities including the following:

a. Dining, social gathering and multi-purpose activity areas (e.g., exercise area, space forworship) with furniture layout and space to accommodate people with mobility aids.

b. An area for personal care needs such as a beauty parlor.c. Entrance and reception area with sufficient seating to accommodate waiting.

6. Environmental Requirements

a. Supportive living facilities shall incorporate features and finishes that optimize sensoryfunctions and facilitate mobility, including ambulation and self-propulsion. Providefeatures that optimize independent way finding. Potential hazards to residents, including

sharp corners, slippery floors, loose carpets, and exposed hot surfaces shall be avoided.b. Hallways, stairways, exits and ramps must be well lit and kept clear of objects that couldcause falls or obstruct passage. Colour contrasting may be necessary.

c. Lighting levels throughout residential areas of the facility should be at a minimum 210lumens and avoid uneven lighting levels in residential areas.

d. Public elevators must be provided for multi storey living facilities. Elevator car/cab sizemust accommodate stretcher or gurney. In multi-storey settings consideration of two

elevator cabs is strongly recommended.e. Sidewalks, exterior stairs and ramps must have adequate drainage.f. Outdoor areas shall be provided for residents, visitors, and staff. Outdoors spaces may

include gardens on grade or on roof decks or solaria, and balconies.

SECTION B RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA

For those proponents contemplating a project that will be targeting accommodation for residentswith dementia, the proponent must contact Alberta Health Services for specific details relating to

the design of such a facility with regard to:

1. Maintaining a safe and secure environment


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2. Appropriate sensory and social stimulation of the environment3. Normalization and control over the environment


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Service Requirements Affordable

Supportive Living Initiative

TYPICAL POPULATION: Clients may range from persons who are largely independent andrequire only meals, housekeeping services and 24-hour monitoring for safety and security, to

those with high health needs that require 24-hour health and personal care services, but do not

require 24-hour monitoring by a registered nurse. Some projects may provide services for

dementia clients in the early and middle stage of progression of the disease or persons with other

cognitive or physical disabilities.

Housing Operator's Responsibility to arrange or provide:

Meals

Full meal service available (minimum three meals per day, plus snacks)

Special diets may be available (e.g., nutritional supplements, diabetic diets, liquid diets)in facilities targeting higher need clients (e.g. DAL)

Housekeeping

Weekly Additional services as required (e.g., sanitization) Hygiene and control of infections

Linen and Towel Laundry

Weekly linen and towel exchange Additional services as required Personal laundry option

Life Enrichment

Regular activitiesSafety and Security

Trained and appropriate staff on site 24 hours/day

Regular and intermittent monitoring of residents Personal response system (e.g. call bell, LifeCall)

Transportation

Unscheduled service available at client's expense


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Referral/Assistance

Guidance/advocacy/advisory Referral to health professionals Coordination and provision of space for health professionals

Medication assistance

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Regional Health Authority's Responsibility to Provide:

Personal Care

Provision of personal care based on assessed need. Assistance with activities of daily living based on assessed need. May be provided through a community-based home care program or through a contract

with the Housing Operator.

Health Care

Case management for publicly funded services. Care by a suitably qualified, certified or trained staff or regulated professional staff based

on residents assessed need. Depending on the level of the supportive living facility care

may be provided by community based home care staff (Level 2) or staff who may be

available on-site on a 24 hour basis (Level 3 or 4).

Medication administration based on assessed needs. Therapy services available based on assessed needs.

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Definitions:

Meals means breakfast, lunch, and dinner approved by a dietician in accordance with the Canada

Food Guide.Dinnermeans a hot meal (excluding breakfast) that can be served either around

noon or in the late afternoon or early evening.

Housekeeping means the regular cleaning of residents' rooms and common areas that includes

vacuuming and dusting; kitchen, dining room and bathroom cleaning and disinfecting.

Linen and Towel Laundry means the regular laundering of linens and towels, either owned by

the facility, tenant or a laundry service, for the exclusive use of the residents.Linens include bed

sheets and pillowcases. Towels include bath towels, hand towels and face cloths.

Life Enrichment means regular activities or services that enhance the physical, emotional,

social, spiritual, intellectual and cultural preferences and needs of the residents.


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Medication Administration means a Registered Nursed/Licensed Practical Nurse has the

responsibility to ensure the resident receives his/her medication. It is understood that the resident

has the right to refuse the medications.

Medication Assistance means the resident recognizes the need to take medication and consents

to assistance provided with his/her prescribed medication regime.

Safety and Security means at least one trained and appropriate staff member working on site

and on duty 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Trained and appropriate means a Licensed

Nurse Practitioner or a Personal Care Attendant trained in the use of emergency and security

equipment. On-site means in a building or in close proximity to several buildings. Some forms of

electronic monitoring which achieve equivalent results may be considered as 24 hour

monitoring.

Transportation means unscheduled service to attend to medical and dental appointments,

shopping, banking, etc.

Referral/Assistance means services provided by the housing operator on behalf of the resident,

such as referral to health professions, medication assistance, assistance with forms, etc.

Personal Care means the provision of a range of services that includes assistance with eating,

dressing, bathing, toileting, getting in and out of bed, portering, and medication assistance, etc.

Health Care means services that are generally delivered by health care professionals such as

physicians, registered nurses and therapists. This may include health monitoring, medication

administration, changing of dressings, etc.


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