3508 NORTON AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

Housing Eiope Spu 7-86 Page -12- Condition of Building Many of the witnesses were concerned about the condition of the building and i�s livability. Fs a condition to this Special Property Use Permit, the Building Deparbnent and the Fire Depart�nent must grant approval of the livability of the structure prior to any accupancy. Alf�ough the structure is not new, it is oonceivable that it can be lived in and provide tr�e type of shelter needed for homeless in �is cammunity. Parking Concerns were expressed about adequate parking being available on-sit�. 7tie Applicant submitted that the parking should not be a problem because most of the clienfs of the facility will not have cars. As a result, the Applicant contends that parking for the facility should not i�act other propecties in the area. Zt�e City Planning Department determined that with twelve spaces, adequate parking will be available. As an additional remedy, the Applicant has proposed that the parking be reviewed aftec six months of operation. At that time, a oommittee consisting of a representative fran the Port Gardner Neighborhood Aasociation, an imrediate neighbor, a City Planning Staff Member, � and a repcesentative of the Applicant will meet to review the facts related to the parking. If proble�re arise, �e Applicant will seek a satisfactory ranedy � �`-!' � � of the parking. Zype of Clientele Served at *�e Facility Zhe ApQlicant su�mit.ted that the main priority g�oup for the facility will be the haneless family. A acreening process will detecmine who are eligible to stay at the facilLty and they will also acreen those who have alcohol and drug problems. Zhose suffering fcan alcrohol and drug illnesses will not be housed at the facility. � Fran statements oontained in letters received for the recocd, �1�ere appears �A be a misconception that the facility will be a rehabilitatian house. 'fie Applicant does rat operate a rehabilitation house for drug addicts or alcoholics. 7tie facility is atructured for the care and counseling of the haneless to help restructure their lives so that they can 9et back inrA the main stre��sn of eociety. Fran testimony and evidence it is obvious �at the Applicant will not be operating any type of rehabilitation center. In addition, a condition of this approval requires the Applicant to have ��e Special Property Uae Permit ceviewed if there is any change and pucpose of ��e Eacility. 'fius, the neighborhood should be assured that the facility will not be a rehabiliWtion center but will be what it is pro�osed.