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Stephan Specific Use Permit at Plaza Boulevard

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An application for a new Specific Use Permit for a Handicapped Group Dwelling Unit on property zoned a R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the south line of Plaza Boulevard, between Linda Lane and La Flor Lane. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to a site plan and conditions. Applicant: Stephanie Chukwukelu Representative: Stephanie Chukwukelu Planner: Rexter Chambers U/A From: July 10, 2025. Council District: 8 Z-25-000044(RC)

Zoning Casesite_specificSignificantCity Council, City Plan Commission
Stephan sought a Specific Use Permit to develop a handicapped group dwelling unit on property zoned for single-family homes on Plaza Boulevard, between Linda Lane and La Flor Lane. This required special approval because the proposed use didn't align with the lot's zoning designation, which restricts development to single-family residences. The Specific Use Permit was approved on September 24, 2025.
3 eventsFirst seen Jul 10, 2025Last activity Sep 24, 2025Case ID: Z-25-000044
City Council: ApprovedSep 24, 2025
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housing
permit

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Attorney
As of Sep 2025

Check how the absent commissioner's vote was recorded for this group home permit

Context: The August 7, 2025 vote record notes that Commissioner Rubin was 'out of room' but is shown voting in favor of the handicapped group dwelling permit, creating a potential procedural irregularity before City Council takes final action.

Recommended: If you represent a party with standing to challenge this approval, examine whether the City Plan Commission's official vote record properly reflects the 13-0 result — specifically whether a commissioner recorded as absent from the room can be counted in the tally.

Source: City Council — Sep 24, 2025 →
Journalist
As of Sep 2025

Request City Plan Commission voting records for the group home permit to probe the absent-vote count

Context: The official 13-0 vote on this handicapped group dwelling permit includes an asterisked note that Commissioner Rubin was 'out of room' yet is counted in favor, raising questions about the Commission's vote-recording practice.

Recommended: Submit an open records request for the August 7 City Plan Commission meeting minutes, voting transcript, and any parliamentarian guidance on how votes are recorded when a member steps out during a roll call.

Source: City Council — Sep 24, 2025 →
Resident
As of Sep 2025

Submit public comment on the new group home permit before City Council votes

Context: The City Plan Commission voted 13-0 to approve the specific use permit on August 7, 2025, and the case now advances to City Council for a final vote.

Recommended: City Council is the final decision-maker on this permit for a new group home for people with disabilities; public comment or in-person testimony at the Council hearing is your last formal opportunity to support or raise concerns before the permit is finalized.

Source: City Council — Sep 24, 2025 →

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Vote
Approved

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a new Specific Use Permit for a Handicapped Group Dwelling Unit on property zoned a R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the south line of Plaza Boulevard, between Linda Lane and La Flor Lane Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to a site plan and conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval, subject to a site plan and conditions Z-25-000044(RC)

Vote
Carried: 13 to 0

An application for a new Specific Use Permit for a Handicapped Group Dwelling Unit on property zoned a R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the south line of Plaza Boulevard, between Linda Lane and La Flor Lane. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to a site plan and conditions. Applicant: Stephanie Chukwukelu Representative: Stephanie Chukwukelu Planner: Rexter Chambers U/A From: July 10, 2025. Council District: 8 Z-25-000044(RC)

Vote: 13 for, 0 against, 1 absent

recommend approval of new SUP for Handicapped Group Dwelling Unit, subject to site plan and conditions

*Rubin out of room, shown voting in favor

Vote
Carried: 11 to 2

An application for a new Specific Use Permit for a Handicapped Group Dwelling Unit on property zoned a R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the south line of Plaza Boulevard, between Linda Lane and La Flor Lane. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to a site plan and conditions. Applicant: Stephanie Chukwukelu Representative: Stephanie Chukwukelu Planner: Rexter Chambers Council District: 8 Z-25-000044(RC)

Vote: 11 for, 2 against, 2 absent

hold until August 7, 2025