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Councilmember Dr. Varner followed up, When that came up last year it was thought to be <br /> temporary. Will this now be the permanent use? <br /> David Vanderveen, Executive Director of HOPE Ministries located at 432 S. Lafayette <br /> Boulevard, replied, We intend to use the building only for this winter and not after that. We have <br /> plans we are working on to house people permanently. This is intended only for the coldest <br /> months of the year for the people living on the streets. By December 2018 we will have folks <br /> permanently housed and will not have to use this building for this again. <br /> Counilmember Dr. Varner asked, So what is your long-term plan? <br /> Mr. Vanderveen replied, We plan to sell it. Our hope is by year end of next year we can sell it. <br /> Committeemember Jo M. Broden asked, Are we bound by this timeframe? What if November is <br /> horrible weather? <br /> Mr. Vanderveen replied, The Center for the Homeless opens in November so typically we have <br /> not needed these services earlier. <br /> Mr. Bulot stated, The special exception is bound by the dates set forth in the special exception. <br /> Committee Chair Davis then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor <br /> of or in opposition to the legislation. There were none. He then turned the floor back to the <br /> Committee for further comment or main motion. <br /> Committeemember Broden made a motion to send Bill No. 17-57 to the full Council with a <br /> favorable recommendation. Committeemember John Voorde seconded this motion which carried <br /> unanimously by a voice vote of three(3) ayes. <br /> With no further business, Committee Chair Davis adjourned the Zoning and Annexation <br /> Committee meeting at 3:12 p.m. <br /> Respect y ubmi ed, <br /> ive avis, o ittee Chair <br /> 2 <br />