During a recent government meeting, officials discussed a proposed amendment to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan for a property located at 3219 Masonic Court. The amendment seeks to expand the permitted uses of the property, which is currently zoned for light commercial use, to include sheltering services alongside existing clinical services provided by New Horizons, a local company.

The property, originally approved for use as a daycare in 2015, features a 12,000 square-foot building and is situated near West Truman Boulevard. The proposed change aims to address community needs, particularly for homeless services during inclement weather, while ensuring that the sheltering services remain ancillary to the primary clinical services.

City officials noted that while the staff report generally supports the request, the uncommon nature of the proposed use necessitates careful consideration of operational details to mitigate potential externalities. The PUD plan allows for conditions to be established with its approval, and one recommended condition is that the sheltering services must not operate as a standalone service.

The commission's role in this meeting was to provide a recommendation to the city council, which will make the final decision on the amendment. The discussion highlighted the importance of balancing community service needs with zoning regulations and the implications of changing land use in the area.