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Council denies special-use permit for assisted-living proposal at 36 West Fillmore after split votes and litigation concerns
Summary
After extended debate and competing substitute motions, Petersburg City Council voted to deny the special-use permit application by SP-13 Properties LLC for an assisted-living facility at 36 West Fillmore Street, affirming the planning commission’s recommendation and prompting council to schedule a closed-session discussion about ongoing litigation.
Petersburg City Council voted Nov. 18 to deny a special-use permit application for an assisted-living facility at 36 West Fillmore Street after considering the planning commission’s recommendation and robust council debate.
Planning staff summarized the history: the planning commission met and, after public hearings, recommended denial by a 4–2 vote (with one abstention), citing adverse impacts on public health, safety and welfare. Council members weighed competing factors: proponents highlighted a private $2 million investment and argued the project would help redevelop the neighborhood; opponents cited the planning commission's adverse-impact findings and community concerns.
Councilman Jones offered a substitute motion to approve the special-use permit with planning conditions; the substitute failed on roll call. The council then adopted a motion to follow the planning commission’s recommendation and deny the application. Council also directed staff to add closed-session discussion on litigation strategy to the December agenda because an appeal and related litigation matters are pending.
The action preserves the planning commission’s denial and leaves unresolved whether the applicant will pursue judicial or administrative appeals; the city attorney and staff were asked to brief council in closed session before further action.
