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Council approves rezoning to allow a four-resident group home at 3820 11th Street after neighbor questions
Summary
The City Council approved rezoning for a proposed group living conversion at 3820 11th Street to allow a four-resident home operated by Grace Hands Homes; the applicant and neighbors discussed supervision, inspections and insurance before the council approved the motion.
Council considered a rezoning request for 3820 11th Street to permit conversion of an existing single-household building to group living. The application was presented by the applicant, who identified herself as Elisa, founder of Grace Hands Veteran Homes, and described a four-resident, family-style shared-living home for older adults and veterans with 24/7 supervision and partnerships with nonprofits and VA case managers.
Elisa said the home will have four residents, "with 24/7 supervision provided," that most residents "do not require medical care or assistance with daily activities," and that operations will comply with zoning and bedroom limits. She said payments are structured contributions toward housing costs and noted collaborations with local nonprofits to provide support services.
Neighbor Rodney Newcomb spoke in opposition, saying his security camera captured late-night activity he called "odd behavior" near the property and asking whether background checks, insurance and city inspections were required. "I didn't see them take anything. I don't think any crime was committed, but I thought it was interesting that they were out around at 2:00 a.m. with flashlights," Newcomb said, asking the council to clarify inspection and safety standards.
Councilmembers discussed questions about how such facilities are inspected and managed, whether bedroom sizes and counts met minimum requirements, and whether clearer front-end criteria would help future applicants. The council debated the record from plan and zoning, differences between earlier reported bedroom counts (six) and the applicant's later statement that there are four bedrooms, and the need for transparency on criteria for group homes.
After discussion the council moved, seconded, and approved the rezoning motion. The record shows the motion carried by roll call (seven yes).
