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Commissioners briefed on special‑use request to convert Clinton Avenue building into social service center amid public opposition
Summary
Staff recommended approving a special use to convert a 5,000‑sq‑ft property on Clinton Avenue into a social service center, noting multiple public comments opposing the use and questions about parking and sidewalks; a nearby bus route serves the area about 1,000 feet away.
Staff presented a special‑use request to convert an existing roughly 5,000‑square‑foot building on Clinton Avenue into a social service center and recommended approval.
Planner Samuel said the site is part of an established commercial corridor with an auto‑oriented character. Staff reported several public comments opposing the proposal; common concerns included a lack of sidewalks immediately adjacent to the property and questions about the adequacy of on‑site parking. Samuel said existing parking will be verified during permitting, and the city sidewalk study prioritizes connecting gaps in the area.
Commissioners asked about transit access; staff clarified there is not a bus route immediately in front of the property but there is a CAT bus stop at the intersection of Merchant Drive and Clinton Highway approximately 1,000 feet to the west. The commission did not take a final vote during the pre‑agenda discussion; staff recommended approval while flagging the public opposition and infrastructure issues for follow up during permitting and special‑use review.
Next steps: staff will continue review, verify parking capacity during permitting, and the commission will consider the item at its formal hearing where public comments will be part of the record.
