Board and Care Home’s Expansion Plans Denied
In response to opposition from residents, the City Council this week rejected a neighborhood board and care home’s expansion plans.
The Planning Commission had approved allowing up to eight people in the six-bedroom home on West Chalet Avenue. The home had been seeking up to 10 beds for clients, including those with mental or physical disabilities.
But 22 neighbors appealed the decision to the council, citing concerns about parking, traffic congestion and other issues.
“I’m glad the City Council truly listened to what the people had to say,” resident Terri McPherson said. “We’re a residential neighborhood--and we don’t want it commercialized or industrialized. We want to keep it the wonderful neighborhood it has been for the past 30-plus years.”
Under state law, owner Alexandru Bauer can continue to operate the board and care home for up to six residents.
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