Board denies proposed women’s recovery residence at 822 Green Street after neighbors raise parking, safety concerns

MADISON — The Madison Board of Zoning Appeals voted on Feb. 9 to deny a conditional‑use application for a proposed women’s recovery residence at 822 Green Street, rejecting the application by a 3‑1 vote after more than two hours of testimony from the applicant, residents and recovery advocates.

Sherilyn Miller, appearing for Recovery Foundation of Southern Indiana, described the house as a structured recovery residence for women with a maximum capacity of 10 residents in five bedrooms and a program model that requires employment, participation in recovery meetings and life‑skills classes. Miller said the program would seek state oversight, including certification through the Department of Mental Health as a level‑3 recovery residence and enrollment as a Recovery Works provider. "Stable housing is one of the strongest predictors of long‑term recovery," Miller said, arguing the house would reduce strain on local health and public‑safety resources.

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