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MDC approves rezoning for Life Village supportive‑housing project but denies variance request
Summary
The commission approved a rezoning for a 42‑unit supportive housing project proposed by Universal Church of Truth and partners but denied variance requests for reduced unit size, reduced open space and parking on a 5–4 vote against the variance; opponents said they had not been adequately informed.
The Metropolitan Development Commission on Aug. 20 approved a zoning change for the Life Village project — a proposed permanent supportive housing campus led by Universal Church of Truth, Radiant CDC and Collins Housing Solutions — but denied the project’s requested variance that would reduce unit sizes, lower open‑space requirements and reduce parking.
Petitioner Justin Kingen described Life Village as a 42‑unit supportive housing community for very low‑income seniors, delivering duplexes, triplexes and a three‑story apartment building plus a community service facility. Project partners at the hearing included Bishop Anthony Boyd (Universal Church of Truth), Keith Collins (Collins Housing…
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