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Council hears presentation on special-use permit for home daycare at 254 Cleveland Street; BZA recommended approval
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously recommended a special-use permit for a home daycare at 254 Cleveland Street; the petitioner told council she plans to serve five to six children aged about 6 months to 10 years and must annually verify residency to keep a business license.
The Gary City Council heard a presentation on a special-use permit petition to operate a home daycare at 254 Cleveland Street, submitted by petitioner Linda Averett. Attorney Molina told the council the Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously recommended the permit on Jan. 9 after reviewing the seven required factors.
Why it matters: The proposal would allow residential property in an R3 district to host a small daycare under a special-use permit; council members reviewed compliance with parking and ingress/egress, neighborhood impacts and the condition that the petitioner must continue to…
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