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Church seeks medical‑wellness use on Business‑16; board tables permit after mixed testimony
Summary
Hills Chapel United Methodist Church asked to rezone and permit a medical‑wellness center in a former parsonage to generate revenue and local services. Supporters cited community need; staff flagged plan’s inconsistency with the land‑use plan. The SUP was tabled to Feb. 17.
Hills Chapel United Methodist Church asked the county on Feb. 3 to rezone a parcel along South NC‑16 Business and to approve a special‑use permit to allow a medical spa/wellness center in an existing church house. Church representatives said the proposal would produce revenue for the congregation and bring wellness services to Denver, while county staff said the rezoning is inconsistent with the county land‑use and corridor vision.
Donald Grice, trustee chair for Hills Chapel, described the site’s legacy and…
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