Retirement facility plan includes annexation

A proposed assisted-living / retirement facility is a step closer to becoming reality. The Leo Brown Group is proposing the site on 17.2 acres on undeveloped property on the north side of Goeller Boulevard, west of its intersection with Terrace Lake Road. According to paperwork filed with the city of Columbus, the developer has plans for two properties. The proposed facility is expected to include approximately 46 independent living garden homes and 97 assisted living units in one main building.

The process includes the annexation of 8.5 acres. It also includes the annexation of portions of County Road 25 South that are adjacent to the site. That will allow the developer to connect to the road to allow access for emergency vehicles. City Council also gave initial approval to rezone the property from “Agriculture: Preferred” to “Residential: Multi-Family.

Council is expected to consider the proposal on second reading at its next meeting on Feb. 19th.