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Planning board lays over Youth Emergency Services day shelter amid neighbor security and outreach concerns
Summary
The Omaha Planning Board voted 3–2 to lay over a conditional-use application from Youth Emergency Services for a consolidated day-shelter and supportive housing project at 2566–2570 Farnam Street after neighbors raised security, outreach and redevelopment concerns; staff had recommended approval with an added law-recommended condition.
The Omaha Planning Board voted to lay over a conditional-use application from Youth Emergency Services (YES) for a non‑commercial day shelter at 2566–2570 Farnam Street after neighbors pressed for more outreach and clarity about security and operations.
YES representatives, including consultant Jeff Stole and board member Lenise, described plans to consolidate administrative offices, a drop‑in Youth Pathways navigation center operating roughly 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and short‑ and long‑term supportive residential units at the site. The operation statement submitted to staff said the drop‑in center would provide a daily meal, hygiene supplies, case navigation and mental‑health counseling; staffing was described at roughly 20–35 during daytime hours with a small…
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