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Board approves special use for Triple R sober home at 1504 South 19th Street
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Summary
The board approved BZA 326 permitting a sober-living home for men (including those with children) at 1504 South 19th Street after staff and engineering recommended conditions; petitioner Jennifer Guzman described operational protocols and onsite management.
The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve BZA 326, allowing a sober-living facility at 1504 South 19th Street conditioned on Department of Engineering and building inspection approvals and meeting off-street parking requirements.
Staff said the petition is for a residential facility for persons requiring special consideration in an R-2 two-family district and identified the proposed facility as the Triple R sober home. The Department of Engineering provided a favorable recommendation subject to standard conditions.
Petitioner Jennifer Guzman said the operator already runs a women's house that has functioned well and proposed to open a men-and-children facility with similar rules and an onsite manager. She described protocols for handling incidents, placement for residents who relapse or need rehabilitation, and cooperation with other local recovery providers.
Board members asked clarification questions about parking and house management. After discussion a motion to approve with staff conditions was made, seconded, and members responded "aye," and the chair declared the motion carried. The petitioner was instructed to secure the required engineering and building approvals before continuing full operations.
The board placed the decision on the record and noted standard permit/inspection requirements would apply before full occupancy.
