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Commission backs special land use for small supportive residential facility at 715 Inkster Road
Summary
The Inkster Planning Commission recommended approval of SLU25‑05 to allow a supportive residential facility for non‑ambulatory individuals at 715 Inkster Road. The applicant proposed initially housing six residents on the first floor; staff noted the building is accessible and recommended approval. A neighbor letter raised traffic and fencing concerns.
The Inkster Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Inkster City Council approve a special land use permit to allow a nursing home/supportive residential facility for non‑ambulatory individuals at 715 Inkster Road (SLU25‑05).
Planning staff summarized the application and recommended approval, saying the property is a vacant 4,960‑square‑foot building and that the proposed use is allowable in the B‑2 Thoroughfare Mixed‑Use Business district by special land use. Staff said the proposal aligned with the city’s master plan goals for repurposing a vacant building.
Dr. Teresa Smith of VESCO Management, representing the applicant, said the building is well suited for communal living and fully accessible. She described the initial proposal as focused on the first floor and said the facility would house six non‑ambulatory residents under the current plan and employ local residents. "The facility will be occupied specifically by non ambulatory individuals," Dr. Smith said, adding the company would recruit within the city.
Commissioners asked about parking and accessibility; staff and the applicant noted a joint parking agreement with the adjacent Inkster Pratt elementary school was included in the packet. In the public comment period, staff read a letter from Roger Stone opposing the SLU; the letter raised concerns about increased traffic and safety during school drop‑off and pickup, lack of fencing and green space, and potential negative impacts on residents.
Commissioner T. Willis moved and Commissioner Hayes Bradford seconded a motion to recommend SLU25‑05 to the Inkster City Council. The motion passed by voice vote. Commissioners discussed the limited initial capacity (six residents), fencing and outdoor space, and parking arrangements during consideration.
Next steps: The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action; any council approval and operation would be subject to conditions and applicable permitting.
