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Hammond council approves rezoning to let behavioral health clinic add 24 beds; residents ask about security and services
Summary
The Hammond City Council adopted an ordinance rezoning parcels on South Oak Street to allow Universal Health to expand an existing behavioral health facility with outpatient services and 24 additional beds, and approved revoking two unused rights of way to consolidate the site. Residents pressed the company and staff about staffing, licensing and perimeter security.
Hammond — The City Council on Feb. 24 adopted a rezoning ordinance and an accompanying right‑of‑way revocation to let an existing behavioral health provider expand its South Oak Street facility with outpatient services and 24 additional beds.
City staff presented the request as an amendment to land use for three parcels on South Oak Street submitted by applicant Joe Lombardo on behalf of Universal Health. Planning and Zoning recommended approval 5‑0. Council members voted to adopt the ordinance and the revocation allowing the developer to combine lots and extend the building footprint.
During public comment, resident Sal Nicolozzi asked who manages…
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