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Planning commission recommends denial of two special‑use permits for transitional treatment and outpatient office after neighborhood opposition
Summary
The Richmond City Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of two companion special‑use ordinances that would have authorized an adult transitional housing program at 2701 Garland Avenue and an associated outpatient professional office at 2700 North Avenue after extensive neighborhood opposition.
The Richmond City Planning Commission voted on Tuesday to recommend denial of two companion special‑use ordinances that would have allowed an adult residential treatment facility at 2701 Garland Avenue and an outpatient professional office at 2700 North Avenue. The commission’s decisions followed a lengthy public hearing in which dozens of neighbors, clergy and civic leaders urged denial and raised questions about public safety, neighborhood fit and applicant outreach.
Kenny Anderson, chief operating officer of Hype Counseling Services, described the proposal as a licensed, evidence‑based treatment program meeting ASAM 3.5 level of care and accredited by CARF. Anderson said the program is voluntary, not a judicially mandated or correctional placement, and that participants would…
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