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Residential treatment facility for unhoused teens greenlit after assembly overturns permit denial

Residential treatment facility for unhoused teens greenlit after assembly overturns permit denial

by Katherine Rose | Jun 15, 2023 | ,

After a couple of setbacks, Youth Advocates of Sitka can now move forward with plans to create a residential treatment program for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness in Sitka. Earlier this year, the group had applied for a permit to convert a duplex into the facility, but was initially denied by the local planning commission. The nonprofit successfully appealed that decision before the Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (6-13-23 Read More
June 13, 2023: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

June 13, 2023: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by Katherine Rose | Jun 13, 2023 | ,

In April, the Planning Commission denied a permit application for Youth Advocates of Sitka, or Y-A-S, to turn a duplex on Halibut Point Road into a residential shelter for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness and trafficking. In April, the Planning Commission denied a permit application for Youth Advocates of Sitka, or Y-A-S, to turn a duplex on Halibut Point Road into a residential shelter for teens and young adults experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Y-A-S will appeal that decision at the assembly meeting tonight (6-13-23).Read More
Assembly postpones appeal process for YAS teen treatment center

Assembly postpones appeal process for YAS teen treatment center

by Katherine Rose | May 12, 2023 | ,

Sitkans eager to weigh in on the proposed location of a residential treatment center for teens will have to wait a bit longer to share their views. Citing an outstanding legal issue, the Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (5-9-23) postponed action on an appeal brought by Youth Advocates of Sitka, whose plans for the project have now been denied twice by the local planning commission. Read More
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