Planning commission approves 10‑resident group home at 624 Main St. S. after neighborhood objections

The Minot Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a conditional use permit authorizing Endeavor Sober Living to operate a group home for up to 10 residents at 624 Main Street South.

The decision followed nearly two hours of public comment from neighbors who said multiple existing recovery residences and other activity in the area have already driven safety and nuisance problems, and lengthy testimony from the applicant about oversight and programming. The commission voted to approve the permit with staff-recommended conditions; the motion carried after one abstention.

Planning staff described the proposal as a group home for seven to 12 residents under the city’s code, and said the petition before the commission asked specifically for permission for up to 10 residents. Casey Diedrichsen, planning staff, summarized recommended conditions including a maximum of 10 occupants, requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detection, egress window minimums for basement sleeping rooms and that the CUP will serve as the city license to operate and can be revoked following a show‑cause hearing. Diedrichsen…