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Proposed adult group home seeks waiver of 1,000‑foot separation; nearby providers opposed
Summary
An applicant requested a variance to allow a Type A community residential home for adults with disabilities within roughly 243 feet of an existing such home; existing area providers objected, citing licensing rules and the rationale for the 1,000‑foot separation requirement.
An applicant seeking to operate a Type A community residential home for adults with disabilities requested on June 23 a variance to the Land Development Code requirement that such homes be at least 1,000 feet apart from similar homes.
Tanya Cappello of County Development Services presented staff findings: the applicant is requesting a 757‑foot reduction in the community residential home distance separation requirement under LDC section 6.11.28(a), producing a separation of roughly 243 feet to an existing facility.
Applicant Gerard Thomas Doris III…
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