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Neighbors and church press council to delay housing waivers; items 27 and 33 continued
Summary
Local church trustees and nearby residents urged the Henderson City Council to deny or continue waiver requests that would allow 24-inch setbacks and 5-foot driveways, citing privacy, pedestrian safety and drainage concerns. The council voted to continue items 27 and 33 to March 17 to allow further review and neighbor‑applicant discussions.
Residents and a church representative asked the City Council to delay action and require binding safety solutions before waivers are granted for a proposed development near a sanctuary.
Priyesh Joseph, trustee for Saint Mother Teresa Catholic Church, told the council the developer’s requests to reduce driveway lengths and narrow setbacks raise safety and privacy concerns. Joseph said the…
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