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Karis Memory Care at Bellfield Development

Summary

A 14,000-square-foot, 28-bed memory care facility on St. Andrews Road within the Bellefield project. It brings specialized eldercare to town but raised concerns about stream corridor protection, landscaping along St. Andrews, and pedestrian safety on the future walkway.

At a glance

Total mentions
10
Last 30 days
1

Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 16, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The project is part of the larger Bellefield development, which carries a PILOT arrangement the board discussed for its phased tax implications.

✅Who benefits

Families seeking memory care services locally, plus the Bellefield development overall.

⚠️Who could be affected

Nearby residents concerned about construction impacts on the undisturbed stream corridor.

Mentions & discussions (10)

MeetingNov 4, 2026tabled

Planning Board (Regular) - Nov 4, 2026

A 14,000-square-foot, 28-bed memory care facility on St. Andrews Road within the Bellefield project. It brings specialized eldercare to town but raised concerns about stream corridor protection, landscaping along St. Andrews, and pedestrian safety on the future walkway.

MeetingOct 7, 2026approved

Planning Board (Regular) - Oct 7, 2026

Developers presented site plan and architectural updates for a 14,000-square-foot memory care facility within the Bellfield development, sparking discussion on landscaping, utility placement, and building aesthetics.

MeetingSep 16, 2026approved

Planning Board (Regular) - Sep 16, 2026

Developers are finalizing building layouts, lighting, and emergency access for Phase 4 condos in coordination with the local fire district.

MeetingSep 2, 2026tabled

Planning Board (Regular) - Sep 2, 2026

Developers of the Bellfield condos updated their plans to satisfy fire department egress concerns and discussed how to phase recreational trail amenities alongside building construction.

MeetingJul 15, 2026approved

Planning Board (Regular) - Jul 15, 2026

Developers presented detailed plans for the Bellfield Phase 4 condominiums and townhomes and the Karis Memory Care facility, focusing on architecture, pedestrian walkability, active recreation amenities, and stormwater management.

MeetingJun 25, 2026

Planning Board (Special) - Jun 25, 2026

Developers presented updated plans for Phase 4 of the Belfield project, featuring adjustments to unit counts, new interior courtyard designs, parking shifts, and stormwater pond configurations.

MeetingJun 3, 2026

Planning Board (Regular) - Jun 3, 2026

The Belfield project team presented comprehensive updates for phase four condominiums, townhouses, stormwater ponds, and subdivision lot lines, focusing on architectural quality and neighborhood connectivity.

MeetingMay 6, 2026approved

Planning Board (Regular) - May 6, 2026

Developers of Cares Memory Care presented refined site plans and architectural elevations, receiving feedback on materiality, stormwater management, and pedestrian sidewalk connections.

MeetingFeb 4, 2026

Planning Board (Regular) - Feb 4, 2026

The development team for Carers Memory Care reconfigured their building into an L-shape to better accommodate Roosevelt Fire District apparatus access and coordinate complex sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure.

MeetingJan 7, 2026

Planning Board (Regular) - Jan 7, 2026

The board reviewed extensive landscaping plans, trail layouts, conservation easements, and subdivision infrastructure for the Bellfield project.

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