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Council approves Pinnacle Prairie master-plan amendment for 4900 Prairie Parkway after public debate over proposed treatment facility
Summary
The Cedar Falls City Council approved amendments to the Pinnacle Prairie Mixed-Use District master plan for property at 4900 Prairie Parkway, clearing the way for a residential treatment operator after public meetings and questions about safety and operations. The vote was 6 in favor, 1 abstention.
The Cedar Falls City Council on Monday approved amendments to the Pinnacle Prairie Mixed-Use District master plan for property at 4900 Prairie Parkway, a change the applicant says paves the way for a residential substance‑use treatment facility.
The amendment passed by roll call vote with six councilors in favor and one abstention. Council discussion followed a well‑attended neighborhood meeting and a public comment period during Monday’s meeting in which neighbors raised safety and traffic concerns, and representatives for the proposed operator described admission procedures, staffing and follow‑up services.
Neighbors voiced concerns that transient guests could increase crime or bring illicit drugs into the neighborhood. Richard Betterton, a nearby resident, told…
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