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Council hears rezone request from First Step House for 34-unit supportive housing project at 273 E. 800 S.; council asks staff to draft development agreement

2690227 · March 19, 2025
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Summary

First Step House requested a zoning map amendment to RMF‑45 for 273 East 800 South to build a four‑story, 34‑unit permanent supportive housing project for single adults at or below 30% AMI; council members asked staff to work with planning and the applicant on a development agreement addressing security and affordability.

First Step House and city planning staff presented a request to rezone 273 East 800 South from Institutional (I) to RMF‑45 (moderate‑to‑high‑density multifamily) so the nonprofit can pursue a four‑story building with 34 one‑bedroom units and on‑site supportive services.

Sean (applicant) and Brianna Benaboz (co‑owner) described the project as permanent supportive housing for single adults with disabilities, serious mental‑health conditions or who are at risk of homelessness; the applicant said services would include move‑in orientation, case management and referrals to off‑site treatment providers. Sean said the target tenants would be at or below 30% area median income and that the project would include…

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