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Commissioners continue Hope City Refuge rezoning after public opposition and outstanding code issues; hearing set for June 3
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners continued a contentious rezoning request from Hope City Refuge on April 22 after public testimony flagged past code and fire-safety violations and asked the applicant to resolve fines, finalize financing and clarify operational partners before a final land-use decision.
The Board of County Commissioners on April 22 continued a rezoning and small-scale land-use change from A-2 (agricultural/rural) to a planned development to allow housing and social services proposed by Hope City Refuge. Commissioners said they wanted additional time for the applicant to resolve outstanding code-enforcement issues, confirm financing and clarify operational partners after lengthy public testimony that included both strong support for the ministry's mission and strong concerns from nearby residents about safety and past violations.
What was proposed: The applicant, Hope City Refuge, sought land-use and zoning changes for a property south of State Road 50 and west of SR 417 that would allow up to 120 transitional housing units, 120 emergency housing units, a 9,000-square-foot drug treatment facility and a 9,000-square-foot education/administration space. The plan divides the property into two parcels: a hotel-style…
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