Hudson planning commission forwards assisted‑living text amendment to council after unanimous vote

The Hudson Planning Commission voted unanimously on Oct. 13 to recommend that City Council adopt a Land Development Code text amendment that would narrowly limit locations for assisted living, continuing care retirement communities and institutional nursing to Districts 2 and 3 within a one‑mile radius of the city’s Safety Services Center at 40 Oviatt.

Planning staff told the commission the revision responds to direction given at last month’s meeting and that a formal map will be attached to council legislation to record the measurement. Staff also proposed an overlay approach that would allow future density or housing amendments without complicating the code text.

Commissioners asked for clarification about the public‑hearing sequence and whether Council would also hold a hearing; staff said the planning commission has already conducted an initial public hearing and Council will do its own hearing when the legislation is introduced. Multiple commissioners expressed support for the narrower geographic limitation and the use of an overlay to keep the code concise.

"Planning Commission has already conducted the public hearing. When this goes back to City Council, they will also do a public hearing," staff said during the presentation.

With no further discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to recommend approval subject to the October 2025 staff report; the motion was seconded and carried 7–0. The commission’s recommendation will be transmitted to City Council for final action.

What’s next: Council will receive the planning commission’s recommendation and is expected to take up the legislative package, including the map that outlines the one‑mile radius measurement, in a future meeting.