O-2008-1501-F6 scup08-003 women’s substance abuse recovery center, Light Industrial Zone, 942 South 14th Street

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Requested By: Tim Tietiens Source of Funds: NA Account Number: NA Department: Planninl! Amount Budgeted: NA Report: -X-Resolution: _Ordinance:_X_ Amount Requested: NA Attachments: Ordinance P&Z Staff Report Aerial Map Public Notice Response Budl!et Item: NA SUMMARY The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its July 17, 2008, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU08-003. Pastor Karen Wilhelm c/o Christ Lutheran Church, seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for operating a women's substance abuse recovery center at 942 South 14th Street. The subject property is located within the vicinity of major commercial center along Fairmont Parkway and State Highway 146. The property is zoned Light Industrial (Ll) and a Special Conditional Use Permit is required per Code of Ordinances. The applicant is working towards developing or converting a portion of an existing building, which also houses a children's daycare center into a transitional house for women. The facility will be used to provide physical, mental, and residential help to the women up to one year for rehabilitation and to build healthier behaviors to become responsible, healthy, and to live a normal life in the community. As per the applicant, acceptance to this program will be made by a qualified board of directors. The on-site staff will be appointed by the board to meet the needs for this program. A copy of the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of the proposed facility is provided in this regard. As this building is directly across from the Kroger Shopping Center and other major commercial establishments, safety and security is a major concern. Enforcement of the general rules for operating this facility is imperative to ensure welfare, safety, and the best interest of the community. Public Notices were mailed to seven (7) property owners. One response was received in opposition of the request. By unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 08-003 with the conditions as listed in the SCUP attached. Action Required bv Council: 1. Conduct a Public hearing. Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 08-003 for operating a women's recovery center at 942 S. 14th Street. Ron Bottoms, City Manager