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Planning Commission approves Diamond Youth Shelter’s request to operate 24/7 with neighborhood conditions
Summary
The Commission approved Larkin Street Youth Services’ request to modify its conditional‑use permit and operate the Diamond Youth Shelter 24 hours a day, subject to conditions referencing the operator’s written operations plan, a neighborhood liaison, and a six‑month written report back to the Commission.
The Planning Commission approved a modification to the Diamond Youth Shelter’s conditional‑use authorization on Oct. 23, allowing Larkin Street Youth Services to operate the underage emergency youth shelter 24 hours a day to comply with evolving federal and state licensing requirements. The decision followed a lengthy public record that included both strong neighborhood support and vocal opposition.
Sherilyn Adams, executive director of Larkin Street Youth Services, told the Commission that federal and state funders now require some shelter services to be co‑located and operate continuously. "The shelter serves youth…
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