More senior housing is coming to Warrenton after all, following multiple revisions to a proposed development.The 40-unit complex, known as Fairgrounds Villas, will be constructed on the corner of Fairgrounds Road and Fairlane Circle, across the street from the Warren County Fairgrounds. The property has been vacant for years and was formerly the American Legion baseball field.All six aldermen voted April 19 in support of separate ordinances approving a site plan and conditional use permit for the apartment complex.The development had been delayed after aldermen expressed concerns and sought changes to the site plan at two previous meetings. Over that time, more trees were added on the property with the majority to be planted around a walking trail, the number of handicapped parking spots was increased, and city engineers reviewed the off-site sewer plans.The city’s planning and zoning commission had recommended approval at its March 3 meeting.“What you have in front of you is the result of a lot of discussion, a lot of work,” Ward 2 Alderman Gary Auch said. “Maybe there are some things the owners would want differently, but I think everything is a compromise to a certain point. I think  we have beat this horse for kind of while. I feel comfortable moving forward with where it’s at.”Ward 1 Alderman Karen Casserly added: “A lot of improvements have been made to what we want.”The senior housing project was proposed by NECAC, Allied Construction and the Marti Family Trust LLC. Under the plan, six six-plex and one four-plex building units will be built along with a 1,200-square-foot community/office building. The single-story apartments will be 1,031 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each apartment will have a kitchen, laundry room, front porch and back patio.While addressing density concerns, Bart Korman, an engineer with Lewis-Bade, noted that the development will have slightly under eight units per acre. The city’s zoning code allows up to 16 units.Last year, NECAC was awarded $7.5 million in financing from the Missouri Housing Development Commission for the project. The apartments will be available for income-qualifying people ages 62 and older. Rent is projected at around $450 a month. Construction is expected to start this year and take about a year to complete.“I appreciate your patience on this project and wish you the best of luck,” Auch said. “Hopefully it will be full of seniors and be a good place for everybody to live.”City of Warrenton