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Council carries first reading to rezone former Pathfinders church for an autism therapy clinic
Summary
The council carried a first reading to rezone 120 Ernest Biner Street from single-family to Community Commercial so a nonprofit-operated children's autism therapy clinic can occupy the building; owner Andrew Margo said the clinic will add roughly 30 jobs and require no structural changes.
The Milligville City Council on Jan. 13 carried the first reading of Ordinance O-2511-17 to rezone a 1.2149-acre parcel at 120 Ernest Biner Street (formerly Pathfinders Church) from SFR-1 to Community Commercial so a children’s autism therapy clinic can operate there.
Zoning staff reported the application and said the owner, Andrew Margo, operates five similar locations and runs the effort as a nonprofit. Margo said his organization has been serving the special-needs community since 1998, expects to add roughly 30 local jobs and plans no structural changes to the existing building beyond signage. Council members expressed support during the public hearing and voted by roll call to carry the ordinance (first reading) forward.
Why it matters: Council action begins the local zoning process that will permit a clinic intended to provide autism therapy services locally, reducing travel to other cities for families. The owner said the clinic will also offer training pathways for employees (registered behavioral technician certification) and jobs for residents who have limited formal education.
Next steps: The rezoning was carried at first reading; subsequent readings or administrative steps and any necessary permits will follow the city’s land-use process.
