Temporary overflow shelter zoning, 235 South Rio Grande
Temporary zoning regulations authorizing overflow homeless shelter use for a limited period (six months described in the briefing) at about 235 South Rio Grande, with a safety and security plan. The Council adopted them Oct. 19, 2021, 5-0 with one recusal.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- About 235 South Rio Grande
- Applicant
- Volunteers of America
Every hearing and vote
October 19, 2021 · City Council
Temporary zoning regulations for overflow homeless shelter at about 235 South Rio Grande
Approved · 5-0-1
The Council adopted temporary zoning regulations authorizing temporary overflow homeless shelter use at about 235 South Rio Grande. Council Member Dennis Faris recused himself because of his employment. Council Member Ana Valdemoros said temporary land use actions do not require a public hearing and told constituents their concerns about the nearby Weigand Center had been heard. The minutes record the motion as adopting 'Ordinance 61 of 2021', the same number as the sales tax ordinance above.
- Applicant: Volunteers of America
October 19, 2021 · City Council work session
Temporary zoning regulations for an overflow homeless shelter at about 235 South Rio Grande
Discussed
Council Member Dennis Faris recused himself from the discussion because of his employment with Volunteers of America, the applicant. The City Attorney's office explained that a temporary land use ordinance can override existing zoning for up to six months and would speed the conditional use process; the draft includes a safety and security plan with on-site security. Council Member Valdemoros noted the nearby Weigand Center is a daytime shelter and asked how loitering would be addressed. Staff added that other shelters in the area also received temporary zoning for overflow.
- Applicant: Volunteers of America
- Duration: temporary period of six months