Elite Care Assisted Living expansion

The new owner asked for approval to go from six to eight residents, citing parking policies, a traffic log, and the need to keep elderly married couples together.

The co-owner and retired Navy veteran said he works in the home daily and urged approval for couples.

The next-door neighbor acknowledged the owners' improvements but asked for denial, citing street parking capacity and emergency access.

The neighbor said it's a business in a single-family neighborhood, questioned where expansion stops, and asked for denial.

Living directly across the street, he described four to six facility vehicles parked along the street on weekends and asked for denial to keep kids safe.

She cited traffic safety for her two kids and worry that future owners could face no limits on room assignments.

He said he bought his 'American Dream' home only to have the state permit a business down the street, and stressed safety and the 33% occupancy increase.

The 11-year-old said he feels nervous around strangers and cars and wants to play safely outside.

The 9-year-old asked the commission not to expand the facility so she can safely ride her bike and play outside.

The 12-year resident and Navy veteran said the for-profit business exploits the neighborhood and depresses nearby home values.