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Daytona Beach approves special-use permit for Our Lady of Lourdes gym after neighbor safety concerns
Summary
The City Commission unanimously approved a special-use permit for a new gym at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. Neighbors raised concerns about a church-run third-Saturday unhoused program and local loitering; supporters said the gym will benefit children. Commissioners urged coordination with police and outreach while approving the permit.
The Daytona Beach City Commission voted 7-0 on Feb. 18 to authorize a special-use permit for a gym at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, after residents urged the city to address neighborhood safety tied to an existing unhoused-services program.
Planning staff described the resolution to permit a gym and related place-of-worship use on about 9.84 acres at 1014 North Halifax Avenue. The applicant’s representative, Steve Boswell, was present to answer questions about the project.
Several neighbors spoke during public comment. An announced speaker listed as Lauren Angeletti said she lives…
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