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Hazelwood board and neighbors ask county to reconsider rezoning that allows sober-living facility next to Twilman Montessori Elementary
Summary
Multiple Hazelwood School Board members and nearby residents told the council the approved conditional-use permit for a transitional sober-living facility operated by Impact Agape Ministries was not adequately noticed to the district and poses safety concerns; Councilwoman Webb said she is convening stakeholder meetings and will circulate planning records to address concerns.
Residents and Hazelwood School District officials on Aug. 12 urged the Saint Louis County Council to reconsider a rezoning and conditional-use approval that allows a sober-living/transitional housing facility next to Twilman Montessori Elementary School.
Sylvester Taylor, president of the Hazelwood School Board, told the council the board learned late about the proposal and that the planned facility is "right next to an elementary school." Taylor said the board supports sober living in principle but not "next to an elementary school," and pressed the council for safeguards for children. (Sylvester Taylor, Hazelwood School Board president.)
Andrea Gregory, vice president of the Hazelwood School…
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