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Richmond council rejects two proposed Garland Avenue recovery facilities after neighborhood objections
Summary
The Richmond City Council voted not to adopt two special-use ordinances to allow a locked transitional residence at 2701 Garland Avenue and an outpatient professional office at 2700 North Avenue, following neighborhood opposition, planning staff concerns and a planning commission recommendation to deny both applications.
Richmond City Council on Monday declined to adopt two ordinances that would have allowed special uses at nearby properties on Garland and North avenues, rejecting a locked adult transitional housing proposal at 2701 Garland Avenue and an outpatient professional office proposal at 2700 North Avenue.
The planning department told council the two applications expanded and changed during the review period and that the ordinances as presented did not adequately address potential negative impacts to the health, safety and welfare of residents. Kevin J. Bonk, planning director, told the council staff supports the planning commission’s recommendation to deny ordinance 20-25-48, citing Section 30.10.500.1 of the city code and…
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