Phoenix Neighbors Rally Behind Proposed St. Joseph’s Senior Living Compromise: Gains Councilwoman Debra Stark’s Support
Phoenix, Arizona Sep 5, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Residents opposing a rezone bid by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church to build a large-scale senior care facility near 41st Street and Desert Cove have put forth a compromise with a statement of support from Phoenix District 3 Councilwoman Debra Stark
The compromise follows a year of contentious debate as neighbors, rejecting the R3 rezoning that would have allowed for a St. Joesph’s high-density, multi-story, 130-bed senior living facility directly adjacent to an established residential neighborhood, mounted the SayNoRezone.com campaign garnering over 750 opposition signatures of impacted neighbors. The compromise promotes a single-story, fewer-bed option similar to other senior facilities in the area.
“Councilwoman Stark supports a St. J...