Family Recovery Centers 385 S Pierce CTC Filing 1 Lot 9 Block 7 SRU Mylar

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Special Review Use Notes for Family Recovery toenters 385 S. Pierce Ave. Louisville, CO 80027 Lot 9, Block 7, CTC, First Filing * The proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan in that the services provided at this facility will be administered within the building's internal structure. Light industrial zones are preferable to professional office buildings, residential areas, and retail centers, because teenagers(who by nature tend to be enthusiastic,outgoing,and vocal)are unlikely to disrupt residents or other business establishments as they are coming and going.Larger gatherings, such as group meetings and social functions will be held in the evenings and weekends when surrounding businesses are closed. Additionally, as the city of Louisville continues to grow and prosper, there exists a clear pattern of transition in this complex from industrial to service oriented uses. • A teen counseling center/study hall/family support center will be highly beneficial to the Louisville economy. Currently many Louisville families are going outside of the city proper (and in many cases outside of the county)to obtain and pay for these services. Naturally,this facility would help to keep a higher percentage of money spent on such services in the immediate area.The center, its employees, and its clients will be likely to patronize local, office suppliers, gas stations,convenience stores, dining establishments, and other businesses. It has been clearly demonstrated that a well-run teen center which demands a high degree of family involvement can greatly reduce the degree of vandalism,theft,and drug-abuse within the local area.Teens who are involved in such an organization are supported in choosing a drug-free lifestyle.They are kept off the streets after school(while their parents work)and on the weekends. A similar center in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, which has been in operation for 6 years is highly revered by local residents, business owners, law-enforcement officers,and government officials. The facility has been credited with increasing awareness into teenage substance use, reducing teenage crime rates, and helping keep teens in school. • Restroom,water, and sewage facilities are adequate to meet the needs of our staff and clients.The space is currently equipped with two fully functional washrooms.As a non- smoking counseling facility,there will be no issues in regard to industrial byproduct or air pollution,either internal or external. • The office suite is equipped with 40 dedicated parking spaces. The peak hours in regard to parking demand will be Tuesday evenings from 7:15-9:15(when we hold family support group meetings)and Saturday evenings from 6:30- 11:30(when we hold social events). During these times many of the other businesses in the complex will be closed. Our experience shows that traffic generated by this type of center, during the morning and early afternoon hours, is minimal--4 parking spaces for staff and 10 spaces for clients is more than adequate. Parents will drop-off their teens during the following time-windows: 9:45 to 10:00 AM for study hail 2:30-3:00 PM for day center activities and counseling The time-window for pick-up is: 5:45-6:20 for day center and study hall The pick-up and drop-off times fall outside of peak traffic hours for surrounding businesses. • The complex has sidewalks and a concrete walkway leading from the parking area to the front door. In order to insure the safety of our clients, parking spaces directly adjacent to the walkway will be dedicated for drop-off and pick-up. •