The Huron City Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 38-room assisted living center in Southwest Huron. However opposition for the project came from Dr. Frank Dame and his wife Susan…
The Dames own rental properties near the project and say they also have concerned tenants….
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/02/assisstedliving2.mp3|titles=assisstedliving2]Supporters for the project outnumbered the Dame’s opposition. Four people spoke in favor of the facility including Barry Cranston of the Greater Huron Development Corporation…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/02/assisstedliving3.mp3|titles=assisstedliving3]Plans for the assisted living center include a single story “memory care” building behind the main 38-room unit. Project officials will be required to control automotive headlight flashing through the use of a berm and shrubbery or opaque fencing. Concerns about drainage were also addressed by the Commission on the the project.