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Matthews Help Center wins unanimous support to advance 9,000‑sq‑ft expansion to planning board
Summary
Commissioners closed the public hearing and referred a conditional zoning amendment for a 9,000‑square‑foot expansion of the Matthews Help Center to the planning board after staff and the applicant resolved multiple minor technical comments; the nonprofit said the addition would improve donation handling and program revenue.
The Town of Matthews Board of Commissioners on Feb. 10 closed the public hearing and voted unanimously to send a requested change of zoning conditions for the Matthews Help Center (119 North Ames Street) to the Planning Board for further review.
Why it matters: The Matthews Help Center seeks to replace a small accessory structure and add a 9,000‑square‑foot building to expand donation processing, add a covered donation drop‑off, and increase retail floor area to generate revenue for client services. Matthews Cultural Diversity Committee chair Sandra Rose and Help Center executive director Sandra Rose (same name)…
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