I appreciate all of the efforts being made to assure that it happens. They have shifted their focus to an area of the County where the master plan encourages senior housing. I also appreciate their willingness and efforts to work closely with the nearby neighbors of the Norbeck Road site and address community concerns. Praisner noted that Victory Housing must still seek a special exception for the project, which will be reviewed by the Planning Board and decided on by the Board of Appeals. They are expected to file for such a special exception tomorrow.
Victory owns and operates seven assisted living facilities in Maryland.
Attached find a letter sent to the State of Maryland yesterday by Councilmembers Subin and Praisner which calls for the transfer of state tax credits to the project in its new location. Although the site location has changed, the project is virtually the same in scope and should continue to warrant your support. This project was originally envisioned by Victory Housing at a location on New Hampshire Avenue in Cloverly, in the eastern county. Following considerable discussion with Park and Planning staff, members of the County Council and community involvement, Victory Housing determined that the Cloverly location could not work given its inconsistency with the area's master plan. A new location was sought more in keeping with land use planning.