Crisis receiving center rezone (1950 North and 200 West)
Rezone from Commercial to Public for a 24/7 mental health crisis receiving center funded by the state. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 and the council adopted it 5-0 on December 5, 2023.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- About 1950 North (Auto Mall Drive) and 200 West
- Size
- 2.03 acres
- Applicant
- Bear River Mental Health Services
Every hearing and vote
November 21, 2023 · City Council
Workshop: crisis receiving center rezone, Ordinance 23-36
Discussed
Russ Holley presented a request to rezone 2.03 acres near 1950 North (Auto Mall Drive) and 200 West from Commercial to Public for a 24/7 Bear River Mental Health crisis receiving center funded by the state. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0. Staff noted nearness to NR-6 residential land, loss of commercial land next to car dealerships and possible late-night noise. A comment asked about transit access, the nearest stop being about three blocks away. Action was set for December 5.
- Acres: 2.03
- Current zone → proposed: Commercial → Public
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 6-0
December 5, 2023 · City Council
Crisis receiving center rezone, Ordinance 23-36 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council rezoned 2.03 acres near 1950 North (Auto Mall Drive) and 200 West (TIN 04-080-0044) from Commercial to Public for a 24/7 mental health crisis receiving center for the Bear River region, fully funded by the state; a conditional use permit is required later. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0; staff flagged possible noise and nearness to NR-6 homes. Beth Smith and Tim Frost of Bear River Mental Health and Cache County Executive David Zook urged approval, citing regional need and relief for emergency rooms and jails. Council Member Amy Anderson said she had no concerns about proximity to NR-6.
- Acres: 2.03
- Current zone → proposed: Commercial → Public
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 6-0
November 5, 2024 · City Council
Workshop: supportive housing at receiving centers, Ordinance 24-22
Discussed
The Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0 on October 10. Members discussed the words 'supervised', 'supported' and 'supportive'; staff confirmed housing is generally not allowed in the Public zone but would be allowed in this case. Action was set for November 19.
November 19, 2024 · City Council
Supportive housing at behavioral and mental health receiving centers, Ordinance 24-22 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council amended Chapter 17.62 to allow on-site supportive housing as an accessory use in a receiving center in the Public zone. The Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0 on October 10. Beth Smith, CEO of Bear River Mental Health, said the project includes about 20 studio units with stays up to a year or longer if needed; Mayor Daines said the need exists now; Dr. Yost supported it.