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Planning commission backs Haven Health permit with 36-month licensing window
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to recommend the Board approve a special use permit allowing Haven Health to operate a 50‑bed mental health and substance abuse treatment facility at 1807 Jamestown Road, with a change to extend the state licensing deadline from 24 to 36 months.
The James City County Planning Commission on Aug. 6 recommended the Board of Supervisors approve SUP24-0035, a special use permit for Haven Health Management to operate a mental health and substance abuse treatment facility at 1807 Jamestown Road. The commission voted unanimously to forward the permit with one change: a condition extending the required state licensing period from 24 months to 36 months to account for potential delays.
Staff described the property as split-zoned R-8 (rural residential) and LB (limited business) and designated Low Density Residential on the county'045 Comprehensive Plan. The applicant proposes to convert the existing New Dawn Assisted Living Facility building to a hospital-level mental health and substance abuse treatment facility serving up to 50 voluntary patients for stays typically ranging from 30 to 60 days. The…
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