Scranton zoning board hears plan for homeless shelter
But that's not necessarily the final word. Neighboring businesses and property owners who object to a homeless shelter in the 500 block of
Though sympathetic to the plight of the homeless, the neighbors said the 500 block of
Supporters of a shelter acknowledged the homeless can pose problems but cited a larger societal humanitarian need to care for them. They also noted an unrelated shelter and soup kitchen already are nearby, and the homeless view that area as a safe haven.
The board heard both sides of the issue during an 80-minute long meeting.
The mission on
A Christian-based ministry, the nonprofit mission on
The proposal for an overnight shelter on
"This is a need for
Attorney
Earlier this year, the mission on
On Wednesday,
But Behrens and a mission volunteer said the mission on
Regarding homelessness in general, Yevics added, "It is a community problem. They are us."
Saying she experienced homelessness a dozen years ago after a car accident and no health insurance left her penniless,
Board member
"It seems like we're only here because of a block," Newcomb said.
But Jones countered proximity to a different zone is irrelevant and the application simply does not meet variance criteria.
The board voted 4-1 to approve a variance for a shelter, with Newcomb, Chairman
Jones said his clients will appeal.
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