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Boatwrights’ request to allow small assisted‑living homes in residential districts not adopted by Lucas P&Z
Summary
Property owners Robert and Dana Boatwright asked the Planning & Zoning Commission to amend Lucas’ zoning use chart to permit small Type A assisted‑living homes in R‑2; commissioners declined to pursue a change at this time and asked staff not to bring the amendment forward while the current commission remains.
Robert and Dana Boatwright presented a request on July 11 asking the Lucas Planning and Zoning Commission to amend the zoning use chart to allow small Type A assisted‑living homes in residential (R‑2) districts. Commissioners declined to change the use chart at this time.
Bob Boatwright, who said his family has lived in Lucas for 40 years, described a house‑like facility limited by state rules to 16 residents (the Boatwrights said their goal is 1–10 residents). He told the commission he consulted with the Lucas fire chief and EMS leadership and said those officials indicated such a home typically generates few calls; he cited…
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