Agenda Item Title:
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Medically Vulnerable People Transitional Housing Facility (Conditional Use Permit)
8955 S Harrison St.
[Northwest Exposure, Community #1]
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Presenter:
Melissa Anderson
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Description/Background:
The applicant and property owner, Laurie Hopkins of Shelter the Homeless, Inc., is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Transitional Housing Facility for Medically Vulnerable People at 8955 S. Harrison St. The proposed facility is a change of use from the previous 98-room hotel, formerly known as the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites. The applicant’s narrative and operations plan are included as Exhibits “A” and “B” of this report.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve a Conditional Use Permit for a Transitional Housing Facility at 8955 S Harrison Street, as described in this staff report, based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings:
1. Conditions can be imposed to mitigate the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of the proposed land use.
2. The proposed use furthers the goals of the General Plan by providing a needed housing type for those that experience homelessness and can eventually be placed in permanent housing.
3. Specific site conditions needed to mitigate adverse impacts and achieve the objectives of the General Plan that have been identified, are applied and imposed through this Conditional Use Review application.
4. All reviewing City Departments have reviewed the plans for the Transitional Housing Facility and recommend Planning Commission approval, subject to their requirements.
Conditions:
1. The applicant is responsible for meeting all provisions of the Sandy City Development Code, and all conditions of approval imposed by the Planning Commission.
2. Any site improvement dictated through the conditional use review process or proposed by the applicant must proceed through the applicable modified site plan review process prior to construction of those site improvements.
3. The proposed use and development shall comply with all Building & Safety, Fire and Life Safety Codes applicable to this type of use. Life Safety issues shall be addressed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or as otherwise authorized by the Sandy Chief Building Official or Fire Marshal.
4. As proposed by the applicant, the facility shall provide non-congregate interim housing for medically vulnerable people on a referral basis only (walk-ups shall not be allowed).
5. The applicant shall prepare a Security Plan, and the plan shall be coordinated with the Sandy Police Chief. The Security Plan shall be reviewed at least twice a year with the Sandy Police Chief or designee to ensure the facility can adequately prevent and eliminate any security issues that may arise.
6. As proposed by the applicant, the facility shall have an operational security system with on-site staff at all times. The facility shall also have on-site security personnel to provide private security at all times.
7. The applicant shall work with staff to ensure that exterior lighting is operational and adequate to monitor the site for the safety of the occupants and surrounding residents and businesses.
8. As proposed by the applicant, all occupants of the facility shall sign a code of conduct that prohibits the use of alcohol, drugs, and other illegal activities on the premises.
9. As proposed by the applicant, the facility shall provide medical and other supportive services to the residents on an on-going basis.
10. The applicant shall maintain the site, building, and landscape areas in accordance with the approved landscape plan (Exhibit “E”) and in accordance with Title 19 Property Maintenance. The applicant shall ensure the parking lot, striping, building, and landscape areas are properly maintained.
a. The applicant shall repair and maintain the parking lot in accordance with the approved site plan. As proposed, the applicant shall re-stripe and repair the parking lot asphalt to its operational capacity.
b. The landscape areas shall be restored to the original approved site plan and ensure the irrigation system is operational.
c. The applicant is responsible for continued maintenance and repair of the building. As proposed, the applicant shall perform repairs to the exterior of the building, such as painting wood accents, repairing existing wood fencing and gates, and replacing window screens.
11. As proposed, additional fencing shall be added to enclose the two outdoor areas on the east side of the facility, which is intended to provide a secure and private outside space for participants.
12. Any required or proposed site improvements shall proceed through the City’s modified site plan review process and receive approval prior to installation of these improvements. The applicant must follow all typical bonding and improvement agreement requirements related to that process.
13. That site signage shall be limited to ensure the facility is discrete and inconspicuous. The applicant shall remove the existing non-conforming pole sign from the property and any proposed signs for the facility shall be limited to window signs on the front entry door and window glazing.
14. This conditional use permit is subject to City Council approval of a code amendment to the definition of “Transitional Housing Facility” (case CUP07282023-006576).
15. This conditional use shall be reviewed upon legitimate complaint.