Overview: During a recent meeting, the Detroit Lakes Planning Commission approved a rezoning request and conditional use permit for a planned senior living community on Southshore Drive. The project, proposed by Southshore Senior Living, includes 141 units and requires rezoning the property from R2 to R4, as well as a variance to allow building heights of 44 feet 5 inches, exceeding the current zoning ordinance limit. The approval was granted despite concerns from local residents and existing facilities about the project’s impact on the community.