What precedent is there for 12 person assisted-living residence dedicated to the mentally challenged?
From 1977 to 1985, when the property was sold for development, The Oak Leaf Apartment Residence operated in Edenton NC as a residence for the mentally challenged. This innovative program was under the direction of Benjamin House board member David Gilbert. A motel on Broad St. was taken over with each unit designated to a different resident. Communal meals and leisure times were encouraged. Overseen by married couples, this residence was an unqualified success.
