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Council approves special-use and plan-development permit for 1651 Richfield; developers, supporters praise project
Summary
The council voted 7–0 to revoke and reissue a special use permit and approve a plan development at 1651 Richfield Avenue; speakers described the project as providing housing for people with disabilities and announced a July 18 celebration/groundbreaking.
The City Council unanimously approved Item 15 on July 14, which amended and reissued a special-use permit and approved a plan development at 1651 Richfield Avenue. The measure passed 7–0.
Speakers at the meeting, identified in the record as project supporters, described the development as providing housing for people with disabilities and praised the collaborative approach across developers, community organizations and financial partners. A project speaker said, "this development is really a testament to the spirit of Highland Park" and another commented the project "will provide housing for people with disabilities and be in community." Council members and supporters said a celebration and groundbreaking is scheduled for July 18.
Council members voted in favor; the clerk recorded "7 ayes, no nays." The council did not record any amendments to the motion at the July 14 meeting. Staff indicated the development required no exterior changes, which staff and supporters described as one reason the item was straightforward for approval.
The item was formally approved as moved and seconded during the meeting and will proceed to implementation steps outlined by city staff and project organizers.
