By 2014, more than 200 seniors could be living in a luxury apartment complex in the heart of Perry Hall.
"I'm very optimistic and excited to start construction as soon as we can," said Andrew Teeters, senior development director for The Shelter Group, a developer planning the construction of Brightview Senior Living.
Brightview took a major step toward becoming a reality last month, when the Baltimore County Council unanimously endorsed the review process.
Starting with 165 rental units, the complex is planned for a 15-acre property adjacent to the , behind the along Belair Road. Access to Brightview is planned off the 9600 block of Belair Road, according to county documents and interviews.
Construction on Brightview is expected to begin in 2013, with a grand opening planned for 2014. Construction on 60 additional units could begin sometime after, Teeters said. The total cost of the development will likely exceed $10 million.
Its design is planned to mimic the , Teeters said.
At the request of , developers plan to make a $15,000 donation toward the restoration of the Perry Hall Mansion and a $5,000 donation toward the construction of a , according to Marks and the developer.
Rental units are expected to be priced between $1,000 and $3,000 per month, based on size, amenities and health care packages, Teeters said.
Sidewalks are planned from Brightview to local walking trails, parks and the grocery store. Shuttles are also planned to transport residents to nearby , Teeters said.
Resident will also be encouraged to take tours of the restored Perry Hall Mansion and receive home delivery from popular local restaurants like , he said.
Tony Aquia, president of the nearby Forge Reserve Homeowners Association, said he became a supporter of the project after meeting with Teeters.
"It should be good for the local economy. Something is going to have to happen with that lot, so it's nice to know who your neighbors are going to be beforehand," Aquia said.
The Brightview development team has been responsive to concerns from neighbors about lights and noise during construction, Aquia said.
"There were very open to implementing light reduction equipment ... and adding more greenery on the border of the development," he said.
While Marks recently called for the , in an effort to prevent some additional housing developments, he has expressed support for Brightview on several occasions.
Marks has often noted that the complex is not projected to bring any additional schoolchildren into the area. The project's environmental impact will also be minimized because only about half of the partially wooded property is expected to be developed, Marks said.
“I support this project because it will provide senior-only housing, will have no impact on Perry Hall’s overcrowded schools and minimal effects on traffic, and will enhance the commercial area near Chapel and Belair Roads," Marks stated in a press release.
Additional senior housing has also been a longtime recommendation of the Perry Hall Improvement Association, according to Marks.
Do you support the new housing project? Tell us why or why not in the comments.
I’m not sure if you realize that this is the rate for apartments not assisted living. You are comparing Apples to Oranges. Additionally, I live on Chapel road and as of now we have about 30 to 40 single homes on this road. I can’t imagine the impact of another 250 to 310 people who drive on this road.
It seems Perry Hall will be taking care of Brightview not the other way around, We were told an AFFORTABLE Apartment complex was coming to Perry HALL. when did it all change from 60+ Appartments TO ASSISTANT LiVING.
I am not sure where the term "luxury" came from, but I don't think they are going for a high-end clientele, the term luxury was never used in our meetings. This may have been coined due to the confusion of standard senior apartments vs. assisted living residences. There is another development planned behind the Safeway (not related to this project) towards Chapel Rd. for low cost senior housing - I have no idea where that project is in the approval process, but I believe that property will have its entrance on Chapel Rd. Maybe Emily could inquire about that one? I think it would be helpful for Patch to work with the County to list a page of the the current zoning/development plans in the area. This is all public record so it shouldn't be a secret to the community - the Patch is a good resource for sharing this information whether you are in favor of development or not, at least you can have the chance to do something about it when you have the knowledge. As it took me 21 minutes this evening to get from the Belair Rd. North ramp at 695 to Honeygo Blvd. (5.5 miles), I am certainly in favor of down-zoning when and where possible.
This seems like a fishy post as all of her other posts (all on different Patch sites) are only about racism or anti-homosexual comments. This comment is an exact copy and paste from her post on the Columbia Patch just 12 minutes earlier.
The Belair road corridor will recieve more and more traffic and in a few years be a parking lot every morning and evening during rush hours. So far in less then a square mile we have 50 new homes, two senior houseing projects, and a housing development going in at Chapel Rd and Cross Rd. Thats alot of addtional traffic and impact to the community in every aspect. Imagine the traffic on Chapel Rd when this is all done, and there are no plans to improve that road at all. Bottom line is we are building too much too fast. Infastructure and impact on schools and emergency services needs to be considered first before we build anymore.
*groan*
I don't understand what kind of money these communities think we seniors have. My husband and I are looking for housing now, the only thing we can afford is so small, its would be like living in a box. We need affortable housing that we can purcase a feel human at the end of our lives.
down to earth average people. We are not interested in luxury so much. You need to rethink the price.