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Commission recommends special use for 16‑bed youth emergency shelter at 220 College Ave
Summary
Family Service Agency requested a special‑use permit to operate a 16‑bed youth emergency shelter (ages 14–17) at 220 College Ave; the commission recommended approval subject to staff conditions including capacity, annual inspection and minimum on‑site staffing; neighbors asked about parking, visitor policies and driveway access.
Tanisha, executive director of Family Service Agency, presented a proposal to operate a 16‑bed youth emergency shelter at 220 College Avenue for youths ages 14–17. She said the shelter would operate 24/7 with awake staff on site, provide meals, laundry, transportation to youths' home school districts when feasible, and offer clinicians and case management. The agency described the average stay as about 21 days, with a statutory maximum under special circumstances of up to 120…
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