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Council approves conditional use permit for 36-bed recovery residence at 2134 Westerly Drive with state-approval condition
Summary
The council approved a conditional use permit allowing a 19,000 sq ft facility at 2134 Westerly Drive to be used as a large group home (recovery residence) for up to 36 individuals, contingent on the operator obtaining all required DBHDS approvals; supporters included program alumni and local nonprofit leaders.
Lynchburg City Council voted to approve a conditional use permit for 2134 Westerly Drive to operate as a recovery residence and residential treatment program serving up to 36 people.
Planner Rachel Frieseisen told the council the property — formerly the Miller Home for Girls — is in an R-4 district and that under the city's zoning ordinance large group homes are permitted with CUP approval. She noted the planning commission recommended approval and that the packet included a…
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