Transitional housing facility definition (Shelter the Homeless)
Title 21 definition of a transitional housing facility, sought by Shelter the Homeless for non-congregate interim housing of up to 24 months for medically vulnerable people. After tabling in September, the council approved an MOU and the definition (Ordinance 23-17) Oct. 3, 2023. On Dec. 19 it adopted Ordinance 23-22, limiting such facilities in the permitted use matrix to one area of the RC zone.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Sandy (medically vulnerable persons shelter site)
- Applicant
- Shelter the Homeless (Laurie Hopkins)
Every hearing and vote
September 12, 2023 · City Council work session
Title 21 amendment: definition of transitional housing facility
Discussed
Zoning Administrator Melissa Anderson presented for applicant Laurie Hopkins of Shelter the Homeless; the Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. State Homeless Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser, the fire chief and the CAO also spoke. Several council members said more time was needed, and the council asked Community Development for information on the amendment's citywide effect and land-use options. Council Member Marci Houseman arrived at 8:38 p.m.
September 19, 2023 · City Council
Transitional housing facility definition, Ordinance 23-17
Tabled · 6-0
Anderson presented. Steve Van Maren, Pat Jones, Bill Means and Kseniya Kniazeva commented. The council said it needed more time and tabled the ordinance to the Sept. 26 meeting, 6-0, then voted 6-0 to make Sept. 26 a business session on a motion by Houseman seconded by D'Sousa.
September 19, 2023 · City Council
Initiating review of limits on transitional housing locations
Approved
Anderson presented options: amending the commercial zoning land use matrix, limiting zones or geographic areas, per-capita limits and spacing requirements. The resolution initiates a review, with staff recommendations due within 180 days. The notes give no tally.
September 26, 2023 · City Council
Transitional housing facility definition, Ordinance 23-17
Tabled
The ordinance would define non-congregate interim housing of up to 24 months, by referral only, with on-site supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Speakers: Elise Taylor opposed; Levy Woodruff and Kseniya Kniazeva supported; Jacob Wiedrich raised concerns; Brooke Christensen said she was not opposed if conditions were set and public safety costs reimbursed; Rachel Ross had concerns but saw the shelter as good; a letter from Father Tilley supporting it was read. City Attorney Lynn Pace said State Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser committed state funds to reimburse Sandy for added public safety costs, and provided a letter defining medically vulnerable people. Houseman rejoined virtually during the item. The council tabled the ordinance until the applicant negotiates the agreement with the council attorney.
October 3, 2023 · City Council
Memorandum of understanding with Shelter the Homeless (Resolution 23-49C)
Approved
Council Attorney Tracy Cowdell presented the agreement. Van Maren suggested knife-length restrictions, Elise Taylor wanted at least two security guards on staff at all times, and Jacob Wiedrich called it a mistake for Sandy. The council and mayor expressed support. The resolution was approved; the notes give no tally.
October 3, 2023 · City Council
Transitional housing facility definition (Ordinance 23-17)
Approved with conditions
Anderson presented an amendment to the definitions in Chapter 37. It is not effective until the MOU is executed, and is void if not executed by Nov. 1, 2023. No one spoke. It was approved; the notes give no tally.
November 14, 2023 · City Council
Title 21 permitted use matrix: limiting transitional housing facilities
Discussed
Anderson proposed limiting transitional housing facilities to one area of the RC zone, north of 9000 South, south of Harrison Street, east of I-15 and west of Monroe Street, with a maximum of one by conditional use permit. The council supported narrowing the provision to parcels owned by Shelter the Homeless.
December 19, 2023 · City Council
Limiting transitional housing facilities, Title 21 Chapter 8 Section 2 (Ordinance 23-22)
Approved
Anderson presented the amendment to the permitted land use matrix. Steve Van Maren worried it may be too restrictive, and Jacob Wiedrich also spoke. It was adopted on a roll call that is not itemized.