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Commission approves memory‑care special permit at 929 S. Cotner after contentious public hearing, 6–1
Summary
After extensive public testimony, the planning commission approved special permit 26008 to allow a residential memory‑care facility at 929 S. Cotner Blvd., authorizing up to 12 residents contingent on barrier‑free standards; the final vote was 6–1 amid neighbor concerns about traffic, parking and neighborhood character.
The Lincoln–Lancaster County Planning Commission on March 18 approved special permit 26008 by a 6–1 vote to allow a residential health‑care (memory care) facility at 929 South Cotner Boulevard.
Planning staff Ben Callahan said the R‑1 site is larger than the minimum lot area and that, under current zoning, the lot area would allow eight residents; the special permit includes a condition allowing the commission to approve a 50% increase (to 12 residents) if barrier‑free standards are met at building permit. Staff reviewed parking needs (one parking stall per…
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