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Religious group seeks special permit for Forest of Wisdom at 51 Palmer Road
Summary
The Scotland Planning & Zoning Commission on July 28 heard a special permit request from Forest of Wisdom to operate a religious organization at 51 Palmer Road; commissioners asked for a site plan, parking clarification and agreed to leave the hearing open to allow the applicant to appear and to draft motions.
The Scotland Planning & Zoning Commission on July 28 heard a proposal from Malinda Wright, who read an application on behalf of her son, Jonathan Owen, owner of Forest of Wisdom, seeking a special permit to operate a religious organization at 51 Palmer Road. The organization is described in the application as a nonprofit religious group of about 50 members with one clergy and 501(c)(3) status that holds three meetings per week and occasional larger events.
Forest of Wisdom’s proposal calls for regular meetings with a maximum of about 30 attendees, meditation classes…
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