RES 2022-0298 - Jackson Tower Replat 1 - Special Use Permit to allow Large group living in CBD DistrictExhibit “B”
Conditions: Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow Large group living in the CBD, subject to the following conditions:
1. Submittal of and compliance with revised elevations in compliance with Section 55-935 prior to forwarding the request to city council for final action. 2. Compliance with the submitted site plan. 3. Compliance with the submitted operations plan. 4. Coordinate with OPPD on removal/relocation of equipment if necessary. 5. Compliance with all applicable signage regulations. 6. Compliance with all other applicable regulations. Pln4316dlh
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City of Omaha
Planning Department
1819 Farnam Street
Suite 1100
Omaha, NE 68183
402-444-5150
Planning.CityofOmaha.org
Date: September 29, 2021
Case Number: C8-21-283, C7-21-261
Applicant: Youth Emergency Services
Request: Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow Large group living in the CBD,
and approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Noncommercial day
shelter in the CBD (property is located within an ACI-1 Overlay District).
Location: Northwest of 27th Street and Saint Mary's Avenue
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
Purpose: To allow for the site to be used as Large group living and a
Noncommercial day shelter.
Existing Use(s): Residential Existing Zoning: R8-ACI-1
Adjacent Land Use(s): Adjacent Zoning
North: Residential North: R8-ACI-1
South: Commercial/Civic South: GC-ACI-1/GO-ACI-1
East: Commercial/Residential East: GC-ACI-1/R8-ACI-1
West: Residential/I-80 West: Commercial/Civic
Future
Land Use
Designation(s):
Downtown Mixed Use
Associated
Request:
C10-21-242, C12-21-243: Preliminary and Final Plat approval of
JACKSON TOWER REPLAT 1, a minor plat inside city limits, with
rezoning from R8 to CBD (property is located within an ACI-1 Overlay
District).
Applicable
Regulations:
Existing, future development, or redevelopment would be subject to
compliance with the CBD Zoning District and ACI-1 Overlay District site
development regulations as well as all other applicable regulations,
including those of the approved conditional use permit.
No building permits will be issued based on a site plan that does not comply with the
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
II. SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Site
Characteristics:
The site comprises approximately 1.7 acres developed with a vacant office
building (former OHA building) and multiple parking areas. A 14-story
apartment building (Jackson Tower) is located immediately adjacent to
this site. Property in the vicinity is developed with a mix of commercial,
civic, and residential uses.
Development
Proposal:
The applicant (Youth Emergency Services (YES)) proposes to redevelop
the site to provide resources to youth and young adults experiencing
homelessness or near homelessness to become more self-sufficient.
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Currently, YES operations are spread throughout the city. This location will
allow for all of their functions to be consolidated into one site.
The applicant intends to repurpose the former OHA office building to
provide a street outreach program and pantry on the lower level, a case
management and medical facility on the second floor, and administrative
offices on the third floor.
A large, three-story addition is proposed on the northern part of the former
OHA office building. The first floor will include temporary housing for up to
16 youth ages 16-21. These youth will stay an average of 21 days while
receiving case management services to enable them to obtain more stable
housing, including returning home to family members. The second floor
will consist of 28 one-bedroom apartments for youth ages 16-21. These
youth will learn independent living and job skills. The third floor will consist
of 12 two-bedroom apartment units for young mothers, ages 16-21, and
their children. These youth will learn parenting, independent living, and job
skills. All residents are required to be employed and/or attend school and
to volunteer within the community.
The facility will be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with youth
workers, counselors, and homeless youth advocates. Hours of operation
for the Street Outreach Center are from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday
through Friday and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturdays.
The operations of the proposed campus fall within multiple use types
under Section 55-43 of the City of Omaha Municipal Code (OMC):
1. Large group living. “A dwelling unit housing, on a weekly or longer
basis, more than eight unrelated persons, not defined as a family.”
○ This encompasses the temporary housing area on the first
floor of the proposed residential addition to the facility.
2. Noncommercial day shelter. “A facility which provides, free of
charge, drop-in daytime care, recreation, food service, and/or
minor medical services for at least nine transient or homeless
persons.”
○ This encompasses the street outreach program and pantry
as well as the case management and medical facility
proposed in the former OHA office building.
3. Multiple-family residential. “The use of a site for three or more
dwelling units within one or more buildings.”
○ This encompasses the apartment units on the second and
third floors of the proposed residential addition to the
facility.
4. General offices. “Use of a site for business, professional or
administrative offices, excluding medical offices.”
○ This accounts for the administrative offices on the third floor
in the former OHA office building.
5. Guidance services. “A use providing counseling, guidance,
recuperative or similar services to persons requiring rehabilitation
assistance as a result of mental illness, alcoholism, drug addiction
or a similar condition on a daytime care basis.”
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○ This encompasses the various services provided to the
residents of the facility, including receiving case
management services, learning living skills, parenting skills,
etc.
Utilities: OPPD has underground distribution equipment on/near the property.
Coordinate with OPPD for removal/relocation if necessary.
Land Use and
Planning: The Large group living use requires a Special Use Permit in the CBD zoning
district when located within 1,200 feet of an existing facility and the
Noncommercial day shelter use requires a Conditional Use Permit in the
CBD zoning district. Both of which may be approved upon compliance with
applicable base district development standards and Section 55-885 of the
Omaha Municipal Code (OMC) review criteria. The Multiple-family
residential, Guidance services and General offices use types are permitted
in the CBD zoning district.
Urban Design: The building materials on the north and south elevations of
the addition that juts out to the west do not meet the building material
requirements outlined in OMC Section 55-935. Coordinate with Urban
Design staff on acceptable building elevations. The applicant must submit
revised elevations in compliance with Section 55-935 prior to forwarding the
request to city council for final action and prior to submitting for a building
permit.
ULarge Group Living UsesU: Pursuant to Omaha Municipal Code Chapter
55—763(c), a large group living use is subject to the following conditions
(with staff comments for this review included in italics):
1. Separation. The distance between a large group living use and any
other large group or small group living use shall be at least 1,200 feet.
(Based on the information available to staff, there appears to be one other
large group living facility located within 1,200 feet of the proposed use (520
S 26 ST). The proposed facility may still be considered appropriate if
designed in compliance with OMC Section 55-885.)
2. (Subsection C). In all districts, a minimum of 200 square feet must
be provided in the dwelling unit for each resident. (The proposed
occupancy of 16 residents requires 3,200 square feet of floor area per OMC
Section 55-763(2c). The gross area of the proposed group living use is
approximately 7,750 square feet which complies with this requirement).
3. Any application for special use permit for a large group living use
must include the following information:
a. Maximum number of residents. (The operations plan
proposes 16 residents.)
b. Square feet of bedroom space provided per resident.
(Submitted operations plan shows approximately 170 square feet of
bedroom space per resident.)
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c. Name and addresses of organizations expected to be
operating the use. (Youth Emergency Services, currently located at
2679 Farnam Street, Suite 205. However, once the facility is
completed, the organization will be relocated on-site.)
d. A description of services provided to residents. (The
submitted operations plan identifies all anticipated services provided
by the facility.)
e. The maximum number of staff anticipated. (Eight case
managers, direct care specialists and supervisors will be involved in
the provision of services to the residents.)
f. The number of non-residents expected to visit the facility,
and their length of stay. (The applicant estimates 10-15 visitors per
day who will stay about an hour each visit.)
g. The number of vehicles expected to be parked at the facility
on a daily basis. (Approximately 48 vehicles, based on the
submitted operations plan.)
h. All copies of licenses or applications for licenses needed to
operate the use. (Youth Emergency Services has a waiver from
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and is not
required to be licensed, thus no licenses are held.)
i. Certifications, credentials, accreditations, or similar
acknowledgements awarded to the organization expected to be
operating the use. (The operations plan indicates there are no
acknowledgments that have been awarded to the organization.)
j. The name and contact information of a designated contact
person for the use. (A name and contact have been provided as a
part of application materials.)
k. A map showing the location of any signage associated
with the use. (All signage must comply with applicable sign
regulations for the CBD District.)
l. The location of any existing large group living uses located
within 1,200 feet of the location. (Based on the information available
to staff, there appears to be one other large group living facility
located within 1,200 feet of the proposed use (520 S 26 ST). The
proposed facility may still be considered appropriate if designed in
compliance with OMC Section 55-885.)
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Noncommercial Day Shelter UsesU: Pursuant to Omaha Municipal Code
Chapter 55—764ec), a Noncommercial day shelter is subject to the
following conditions (with comments for this review included in italics):
1. Conditions:
a. Building area. A noncommercial day shelter shall provide a
minimum of 15 square feet of building area per person occupying
the facility (A maximum of 300 youth would be served by the
proposed facility on a daily basis. The proposed day shelter is
approximately 4,528 square feet, which complies with this
requirement.)
b. Hours of operation. A facility may be operated only between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. (The proposed hours of
operation are 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00
AM to 11:00 AM on Saturdays.)
c. Compliance with applicable requirements. Each
noncommercial day shelter must comply with all provisions of the
building, health and other applicable requirements of the Omaha
Municipal Code. (The proposed facility must comply with all
applicable requirements.)
d. Minimum separation from other uses. No facility may be
established within 300 feet of any of the following: 1. a residential
zoning district; 2. a primary or secondary educational facility; or 3. a
day care service (limited) use or a day care services (general) use
that is not located within the same civic use common development.
(Based on the best available information, it appears the proposed
facility is located within 300 feet of at least one primary/secondary
educational facility and one day care facility (Saint Peter), as well as
various residential zoning districts within 300 feet. However, the
department believes that based on the characteristics of the
submitted site layout and operations plans, including the proposed
security plan, that sufficient separation is provided and a waiver of
this spacing requirement can be supported. The applicant must
obtain a waiver from the zoning board of appeals, prior to submitting
a building permit application.)
e. Operational plan. The applicant shall submit an operational
plan, including but not limited to:
1. Specific hours of operation (The Street Outreach Center will
be open from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday
and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturdays.)
2. Description of types of services (At the Center, YES
connects with youth in crisis with the services and guidance
they need. Their basic needs are provided for at the Center.
Youth will have a hot meal, take a shower, wash their
clothes, meet with a case manager, see a nurse, or visit with
a therapist. Education and employment guidance are
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available to assist them in their goal to be self-sufficient.
Support groups will be available for the youth based on their
needs.)
3. Security plan, including methods for handling anticipated
problems; (The building will have automatic locks and card
access to allow authorized people in the building. The front
door will be staffed by a receptionist during normal hours of
operation. Staff will be on-site during normal hours of
operation, and there will be select staff on-site 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. The building will be equipped with
interior and exterior security cameras. YES has a good
relationship with the Omaha Police Department who
encourages YES to contact law enforcement if there are any
problems.)
4. Staffing (There will be a minimum of three people on each
floor for a total of 6 staff. This is manageable based on the
number of youth YES anticipates serving.)
5. Facility capacity; (The proposed area of the building
dedicated to the Street Outreach program is as follows:
2,456 square feet on the first floor, 2,072 square feet on the
second floor, Total area: 4,528 square feet. With a maximum
of 300 youth served per day. However, the youth come and
go throughout the day, with some staying only long enough
to fill a backpack with food and sundries.)
6. Staging areas; each facility must provide adequate waiting
areas; (The Street Outreach facility is housed on two floors,
with group activities and socialization on the lower floor and
private meeting rooms, visiting nurse, counselors, and
education on the second floor. Both floors can be accessed
on grade, and each floor has a dedicated waiting area inside
the building entry on that level.)
7. Experience of operator, and information on parent
corporation, including bylaws and list of board of directors or
other responsible persons. (Youth Emergency Services, Inc
was incorporated in 1979 and has continued to provide
services to meet their mission. Mary Fraser Meints is the
Executive Director of Youth Emergency Services, having
served in this role for over 9 years. The list of YES’ board of
directors and bylaws have been included with the application
materials).
Advisory committee: The Noncommercial Day Shelter Advisory Committee
met on September 23, 2021, to review and evaluate the proposed
Conditional Use Permit and recommended approval. The meeting minutes
are attached for reference.
The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on July 26, 2021 from 6:00 –
8:00 p.m. to share information about the proposed YES Campus and
answer any questions.
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Parking: The CBD zoning district does not require provision of off-street
parking. However, all provided parking must comply with the design
requirements of Chapter 55, Article 14 of the Omaha Municipal Code.
III. ANALYSIS:
Conditionally, the proposed facility complies with the requirements of the zoning ordinance
and the goals and objectives of the Omaha Master Plan.
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow Large group living in the CBD, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Submittal of and compliance with revised elevations in compliance with Section 55-935
prior to forwarding the request to city council for final action.
2. Compliance with the submitted site plan.
3. Compliance with the submitted operations plan.
4. Coordinate with OPPD on removal/relocation of equipment if necessary.
5. Compliance with all applicable signage regulations.
6. Compliance with all other applicable regulations.
Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Noncommercial day shelter in the CBD,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Submittal of and compliance with revised elevations in compliance with Section 55-935
prior to submitting a building permit application.
2. Obtain a waiver from the zoning board of appeals for minimum separation from other
uses, prior to submitting a building permit application.
3. Compliance with the submitted site plan.
4. Compliance with the submitted operations plan.
5. Coordinate with OPPD on removal/relocation of equipment if necessary.
6. Compliance with all applicable signage regulations.
7. Compliance with all other applicable regulations.
V. ATTACHMENTS:
885 Review
Operations Plan(s)
Site Plan
Elevations
Advisory Committee Minutes
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City of Omaha
Planning Department
1819 Farnam Street
Suite 1100
Omaha, NE 68183
402-444-5150
Planning.CityofOmaha.org
55-885 Project Review
Date: September 29, 2021
Case Number: C8-21-283, C7-21-261
Project Name: Youth Emergency Services
Location: Northwest of 27th Street and Saint Mary's Avenue
Zoning: CBD-ACI-1 (Pending)
Site Plan Review Mixed Use
Conditional Use Special Use Reviewed
By:
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CRITERIA GUIDELINES COMMENTS:
1. Land Use Compatibility:
a. Development
Density
Site area per unit, Floor Area
Ratio, and/or Intensity Rating
should be similar to
surrounding uses if not
separated by major manmade
or natural features.
Acceptable
2. Height and Scale:
a. Height and
Bulk
Development should minimize
differences in height and
building size from surrounding
structures. Substantial
differences must be justified
by urban design
considerations.
Acceptable
b. Setbacks Development should respect
pre-existing setback lines in
surrounding areas. Variations
must be justified by significant
site features or operating
characteristics.
Acceptable
c. Building
Coverage
When possible, building
coverage should be similar to
that displayed in surrounding
areas. Higher coverage
should be mitigated by
landscaping or other site
amenities.
Acceptable
3. Site Development:
a. Frontage Generally, a project’s frontage
along a street or private way
should be similar to its lot
width.
Acceptable
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b. Parking/
Internal
Circulation
1. Parking and circulation
should serve all structures
with minimal vehicular and
pedestrian conflicts.
2. All structures must be
readily accessible to public
safety vehicles.
3. Development must have
access to adjacent public
streets or private ways.
Internal circulation should
distribute traffic to minimize
congestion at access points.
Acceptable
c. Landscaping Landscaped areas should be
planned as an integral part of
the development, providing
street landscaping and
buffering, and dividing
otherwise unbroken paved
areas. Parts of a site with
steep slopes, wooded areas,
and natural drainage ways
should be preserved.
Acceptable
4. Building Design:
Architectural design and
building materials should be
compatible with surrounding
areas if located adjacent to
landmark districts or in highly
visible locations.
Conditionally Acceptable
5. Operating Characteristics:
a. Traffic
Capacity
Projects should not materially
reduce the exiting level of
service on adjacent streets.
Projects will be required to
make street improvements
and/or dedicated right-of-way
to mitigate negative effects.
Acceptable
b. External
Traffic
Effects
Project design should direct
non-residential traffic away
from residential areas.
Acceptable
c. External
Effects
Projects with long operating
hours must minimize effects
on surrounding residential
areas.
Acceptable
d. Outside
Storage
If permitted, outside storage
areas must be screened from
adjacent streets and less
intensive zoning districts and
uses.
Not permitted
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6. Public Facilities
a. Sewage
Disposal
Development within 500 feet
of a public sanitary sewer
must connect to the public
sewer system. If permitted,
individual systems must not
adversely affect public health,
safety, or welfare.
Acceptable
b. Sanitary
Sewer
Capacity
Sanitary sewer must have
adequate capacity to serve
development.
Acceptable
c. Storm
Water
Manage
ment
1. Development design
should handle storm water
without overloading or
substantially diminishing
capacity of public storm sewer
system.
2. Development should not
inhibit development of other
properties.
3. Development should not
increase probability of
erosion, flooding, landslides,
or other endangerment to
surrounding properties.
Acceptable
d. Utilities Project must provide evidence
of utility service to the site.
Acceptable
7. Comprehensive Plan
Projects should be consistent
with the comprehensive plan
of the City of Omaha and
should minimize adverse
economic effects on
surrounding properties.
Acceptable
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130,154 S.F.SITE SIZE
BUILDING COVERAGE
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49,817 S.F. 38.3%
84,173 S.F. 64.9%
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PARKING RATIO 0.35 STALLS / UNIT
TOTAL UNITS 248 UNITS
DENSITY 525 S.F. / UNIT
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4610 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-3400
MEMORANDUM
The following are responses to the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed Youth Emergency
Services facility at 27th and Jackson Streets.
LARGE GROUP LIVING USE
The following is additional information required for a Conditional Use Permit application for a Large Group Living use
a.The maximum number of individuals that is contemplated will be residing at the large group living use;
a.The facility will offer services to several different homeless youth populations based on need.
b.A maximum of 16 individuals can be housed in the Emergency Shelter for youth who are in need of
an immediate safe place to stay. Length of stay is 28 days or less.
c.28 individuals will be housed in one-bedroom units within the Transitional Living (TDL) units.
d.12 individuals will be housed in two-bedroom units within the Maternity Group Home (MGH) units.
e.A maximum of 56 adults may be housed within the facility at one time.
b.The amount of square feet of bedroom space available for each individual who will reside in the large
group living use;
a.The emergency Shelter Rooms are 170 square feet (excluding bathroom space).
b.The bedroom within the TDL units is 145 square feet in a 652 square foot unit.
c.The bedrooms within the MGH units are 165 square feet and 90 square feet in an 815 square foot
unit.
c.Names and addresses of individuals and/or organizations expected to be operating the use of providing
personal services to residents of the large group living use, if any;
Youth Emergency Services, currently located at 2679 Farnam Street, Suite 205. However, once the
facility is completed, the organization will be relocated on-site.
DATE:August 30, 2021 FAX #:
ATTENTION:
Planning Department
IN REFERENCE TO:Conditional Use
Permit
COMPANY:PAGES:
PROJECT NAME:Youth Emergency
Services
SENDER:William Stott, AIA
PROJECT NUMBER:2021-021 CC:
4610 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-3400
d.A description of all services it is contemplated will be provided to residents of the large group living use, if
any;
Youth Emergency Services (YES) assists youth experiencing homelessness and near homelessness by
providing critically needed resources which support them in their desire to be self-sufficient. YES
offers a continuum of programs such as emergency shelter, transitional living, maternity group home,
rapid rehousing, specialized case management services, the opportunity for youth to be paired with
a community mentor, and regular support groups to help youth build life skills, make connections,
and strengthen relationships.
a.Emergency Shelter
The YES Emergency Shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with youth workers,
counselors, and homeless youth advocates. The shelter is available to youth ages 16 to 20. Youth
seeking shelter services are screened to ensure appropriate placement and safety of residents. A
trained staff of youth workers spend individual focused time with residents to help them work through
the problems they face.
b.Maternity Group Home- Two-bedroom apartments
The Maternity Group Home program provides services to runaway and homeless youth, ages 16 to
21 who are pregnant or parenting and may not otherwise be able to access services. Residents live
in a family-style residence for a maximum of 18 months and work closely with case managers to set
and accomplish several goals.
The Maternity Group Home is designed to provide an environment in which youth are able to
develop the ability to function independently in the community. The program offers:
Supervised housing
Life skills training
Mental health counseling
Medical screening and referrals
Case management
Pregnancy and parenting instruction
c.Transitional Living Program- one bedroom apartments
YES offers a Transitional Living Program (TLP) which provides long-term services to runaway and
homeless youth ages 16 to 21. TLP residents live in apartment-style homes for a maximum of 18
months and work closely with case managers to set and accomplish several goals.
The program is designed to provide an environment in which youth will be able to develop the ability
to function independently in the community. TLP offers:
Supervised housing
Life skills training
Mental health counseling
Medical screening and referrals
Case management
4610 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-3400
e.The maximum number of staff that will be involved in the provision of services to the residents of the
large group living use, if any if so, how staff will be utilized;
Eight case manager, direct care specialist and supervisors will be involved in the provision of services to the
residents. They will provide intensive case management, independent living skills training, supervision of
staff and youth.
f.The number of nonresident individuals expected to visit the large group living use each day, whether
those individuals will come by motor vehicle, and the average length of stay;
We estimate 10-15 visitors per day who will stay about an hour each visit. We estimate half will arrive by
motor vehicle and half will arrive in public transportation.
g.The number of vehicles that will be expected to be parked at the large group living use on a daily
basis;
48 cars
h.All copies of licenses or applications for licenses obtained from or submitted to appropriate public
agencies or departments to operate the use or to operate services proposed to be offered to
residents of the large group living use;
Youth Emergency Services has a waiver from Nebraska Department of Health and Human
Services and is not required to be licensed, thus no licenses are held.
i.Certifications credentials accreditations or other similar acknowledgements awarded to individuals
and/or organizations expected to be operating the use and/or providing personal services to
residents of the large group living use, if any;
N/A
j.The name, address and local phone number of a designated contact person for the large group living
use who can be reached 24 hours per day, if the need should arise;
Lori Lines, Housing Supervisor
2679 Farnam, Suite 205, Omaha, NE. 68131
Office phone: 402-345-5187 ext 104
Cell phone: 402-215-3101.
k.A map showing the location of any signage associated with the use, including a scale drawing of the sign
structure and sign face with the sign’s proposed sign copy; and
Elevations included show proposed signage on the retaining wall located on the west side of the property and
signage located towards the top of the west side of the building.
l.The location of any existing large group living use or small group living use within 1,200 feet of the
location for the proposed large group living use.
See Attached
4610 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-3400
NONCOMMERCIAL DAY SHELTER OPERATION PLAN
(e)Noncommercial day shelters. Noncommercial day shelters should be primarily neighborhood based and
located close to the population that they serve. Noncommercial day shelters, where permitted under a
conditional use permit, are subject to the following:
(1)Conditions.
a.Building area. A noncommercial day shelter shall provide a minimum of 15 square feet of building area per
person occupying the facility.
b.Hours of operation. A facility may be operated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
c.Compliance with applicable requirements. Each noncommercial day shelter must comply with all provisions
of the building, health and other applicable requirements of the Omaha Municipal Code.
d.Minimum separation from other uses. No facility may be established within 300 feet of any of the following:
1. a residential zoning district;
2. a primary or secondary educational facility; or
3. a day care service (limited) use or a day care services (general) use that is not located within the same civic
use common development.
e.Operational plan. The applicant shall submit an operational plan, including but not limited to:
1. Specific hours of operation;
2. Description of types of services;
3 Security plan, including methods for handling anticipated problems;
4. Staffing;
5. Facility capacity;
6. Staging areas; each facility must provide adequate waiting areas;
7. Experience of operator; and information on parent corporation, including bylaws and list of board of
directors or other responsible persons.
4610 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-3400
NONCOMMERCIAL DAY SHELTER OPERATION PLAN
YES calls its Noncommercial Day Shelter the Street Outreach Center. The Street Outreach Program is the
only street-based outreach program specifically for youth ages 12-24 in the greater Omaha Metropolitan
Area. The Street Outreach program is the largest gateway for youth experiencing homelessness and near
homelessness to access other YES services. This program serves as a prevention and intervention
strategy.
The Street Outreach Program reaches youth through two means: connecting on the street and providing
drop-in services at the center. A trained outreach team goes out on the streets to find youth in need and
invite them to the drop-in center.
1.Specific hours of operation
The Street Outreach Center will be open from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM
to 11:00 AM on Saturdays.
2.Description of types of services
At the Center, YES connects with youth in crisis with the services and guidance they need. Their basic
needs are provided for at the Center. Youth will have a hot meal, take a shower, wash their clothes,
meet with a case manager, see a nurse, or visit with a therapist. Education and employment guidance
are available to assist them in their goal to be self-sufficient. Support groups will be available for the
youth based on their needs.
3.Security plan, including methods for handling anticipated problems;
The building will have automatic locks and card access to allow authorized people in the building. The
front door will be staffed by a receptionist during normal hours of operation. Staff will be on-site during
normal hours of operation, and there will be select staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The
building will be equipped with interior and exterior security cameras. YES has a good relationship with
the Omaha Police Department who encourages YES to contact law enforcement if there are any
problems.
4.Staffing
There will be a minimum of three people on each floor for a total of 6 staff. This is manageable based on
the number of youth YES anticipates serving.
5.Facility capacity;
The proposed area of the building dedicated to the Street Outreach program is as follows;
2,456 square feet on the first floor
2,072 square feet on the second floor
Total area: 4,528 square feet
4610 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-3400
Maximum youth served: 300, however, the youth come and go throughout the day, with some
staying only long enough to fill a backpack with food and sundries.
6.Staging areas; each facility must provide adequate waiting areas;
The Street Outreach facility is housed on two floors, with group activities and socialization on the lower
floor and private meeting rooms, visiting nurse, counselors, and education on the second floor. Both
floors can be accessed on grade (west side on first floor, and east side on the second floor), and each
floor has a dedicated waiting area inside the building entry on that level.
7.Experience of operator, and information on parent corporation, including bylaws and list of board of
directors or other responsible persons.
Youth Emergency Services, Inc was incorporated in 1979 and has continued to provide services to meet
our mission: to assist youth experiencing homelessness and near homelessness by providing critically-
needed resources which support them in their desire to be self-sufficient.
YES provides a continuum of care based on research from the National Network for Youth on serving
youth experiencing homelessness and near homelessness. The key services are drop-in center, street
outreach, housing, shelter, and access to education and employment. Prevention and self-sufficiency are
the primary goals of all YES programming.
Mary Fraser Meints is the Executive Director of Youth Emergency Services, having served in this role for
over 9 years. The list of YES’ board of directors and bylaws are attached.
Brooks, Ashley M.ashleybrooks@arborbanking.com
(July 2018)ashleyhb@gmail.com
January 2019 W: (402) 281-4602
Daiker, Lynece Lynece.daiker@ssrei.com
(June 2019)C: (402) 547-3193
January 2020
Dyer, Casey cldyerup@gmail.com
(November 2017)C: (636) 465-5672
January 2018 W: (402) 554-8845
Harry, Kellie kellie.harry@mutualofomaha.com
Vice President W: (402) 351-2814
(July 2017)C: (402) 210-1965
January 2018
Hruska, Matt mhruska@west.com
Treasurer W: (402) 616-2233
January 2018 C: (402) 210-1965
Lesley, Precious pazzll12@gmail.com
(March 2020)C: (402) 706-7570
Ortman, David M.dortman@fnni.com
January 2016 C: (402) 214-1701
Snyder, Matthew mgmsnyder@outlook.com
(June 2018)C: (402) 312-0929
January 2019
Staup, Kelly kelly.staup@lindsay.com
Secretary W: (402) 827-6845
(June 2018)C: (402) 321-2230
January 2019
Thomas, Sherie sherie.thomas@cityofomaha.org
January 2020 W: (402) 546-1122
C: (402) 578-9225
Wilson, Andy andrew@carlsonburnett.com
(March 2020)W: (402) 215-0870
January 2021 C: 402-598-8630
Ziemba, Jeff jziemba@dadco.com
President W: (402) 392-7863
January 2014
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Updated 07.07.2021 Abby Borgmann
2021 YES Board Members
Noncommercial Day Shelter Advisory Committee Meeting
Meeting Minutes
September 23, 2021 – 10:00 a.m.
Attendees: Danny Begley, Omaha City Council (virtual); Deputy Chief Anna Colon, Omaha
Police Department (virtual); Mary Fraser-Meints, Youth Emergency Services (YES); Barb Farho,
Youth Emergency Services (YES); Bill Lukash, Omaha Planning Department; Eric Englund,
Omaha Planning Department; Dave Ullferts; Neighborhood Representative; Michael Carter,
Omaha Planning Department; PJ Butler, Omaha Planning Department; Debbie Hightower, Omaha
Planning Department (Recording Secretary)
The meeting was called to order and introductions were made.
Eric Englund opened the meeting with an explanation of the proposed amendment for a
Conditional Use Permit for a noncommercial day. Along with the request, Youth Emergency
Services (YES) is doing some replatting of the existing property and consolidating zoning. The
requests will be on the Planning Board agenda on October 6, 2021. Part of the review process for
the amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for the day shelter is to get comments from the
Advisory Committee. Englund provided a Statement of Purpose that was included with the
application, the Operations Plan and the site plan.
Mike Carter gave a brief description of the request which included the Mission of YES which is
to provide critically needed resources to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness or
near homelessness to become self-sufficient. YES currently provides a continuum of services to
meet this mission. YES’ services are located in various parts of the community, creating an
inefficient way to serve youth. The building at 540 S. 27 Street in Omaha will provide a setting
where all of YES’ services and administrative functions will be located in one place making it
more efficient and effective for the youth and staff. The proposed uses include office uses,
residential uses and civic uses. The civic uses are a noncommercial day programming. YES
operates a Street Outreach Center at 2602 Harney Street where YES serves youth ages 12-24 and
is open 4 hours a day in the late afternoon and evening Monday through Friday and 2 hours on
Saturday. The youth are able to access services for basic needs such as food, clothing and hygiene
items; shower; laundry facilities; case management and assistance with rent and utilities; nursing
services and a mental health therapist. These services will be offered at 540 S. 27 Street.
Mary Fraser Meints explained that the current shelter only accommodates 4 beds therefore YES,
which focuses on youth, is excited to move to a new building at 540 S. 27 Street where all services
can be located at one site and the number of beds will increase to 16. The Street Outreach program
will include a pantry with additional services on the 2nd floor and administrative offices on the 3rd
floor. The new addition will include 16 beds on the lower level and 28-1 bedroom and 12-2
bedroom apartments (for young moms). There will be a kitchen near the raised gardens in the
back and additional space to play and be safe. There was a neighborhood meeting held on July
26, 2021. Barb Farho stated that not very many people attended but the remarks were positive.
Dave Ulferts expressed concern regarding safety and putting teens at risk being adjacent to the
Jackson Tower. The police are at the Jackson Tower every day and the facility is in disarray. This
would not be a positive place. There is a large need for safety and a security plan. He further
stated he likes the concept but not the location.
Councilman Danny Begley stated Jackson Tower is a challenge. He further stated he is an
advocate for the reality of the needs and the need is okay until it’s in our neighborhood.
Deputy Chief Anna Colon, OPD, stated there is a need for this type of service but we need to be
cognizant where we place our youth. She expressed concern over the amount of criminal activity
in and around the Jackson Tower area. It will be hard to keep the youth away from that type of
activity because they are drawn to it because of their past. She further stated that OPD has monthly
meetings with OHA regarding issues with security and activities in their facilities.
Bill Lukash indicated that he works with OHA and has a lot of concerns with YES being near
Jackson Tower. He recommended figuring out a security plan because crime and violence is a real
problem.
Mary Fraser-Meints stated they had looked at other locations but this location is where our youth
are and this is where we serve our young people but safety is number one.
Englund stated transportation and walkability is important. This type of service should be located
in the downtown area and the urban core. He recommended having a conversation with OHA
before the Planning Board meeting.
Englund made a motion to recommend approval. The motion was seconded by Mary Fraser
Meints.
AYES: Danny Begley, Mary Fraser Meints, Barb Farho, Eric Englund
NAYS: Dave Ulferts, Bill Lukash, DC Anna Colon
MOTION CARRIED: 4-3
Meeting adjourned.
Meeting minutes submitted by Debbie Hightower, Omaha Planning Department
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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
*Agenda item #6 (C10-21-242/C12-21-243) and #20 (C8-21-283/C7-21-261) were heard together* 6. C10-21-242 C12-21-243 Youth Emergency Services, Inc.
REQUEST: Preliminary and Final Plat approval of JACKSON TOWER REPLAT 1, a minor plat inside city limits, with rezoning from R8 to CBD (property is located within an ACI-1 Overlay District) LOCATION: Northwest of 27th Street and Saint Mary's Avenue
20. C8-21-283 C7-21-261 Youth Emergency Services, Inc.
REQUEST: Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow
Large group living in the CBD, and approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
Noncommercial day shelter in the CBD (property is located within an ACI-1 Overlay District) LOCATION: Northwest of 27th Street and Saint Mary's Avenue
At the Planning Board meeting held October 6, 2021, Mr. Kyle Haase of E & A Consulting Group, 10909 Mill Valley Road, appeared before the Board on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Haase gave a brief overview of the project and explained that the project is approximately three acres in size and includes OHA’s Jackson Tower and the vacant OHA office building. Mary Fraser Meints, Executive Director, Youth Emergency Services (YES), 14115 Hartman Avenue, appeared before the Board. Ms. Fraser Meints offered to answer any questions. Mike Hornacek, President and CEO for Together, 812 South 24th Street, appeared before the board in favor of the project. YES has been a leader of the community in the support of youth to prevent and end homelessness for youth and adults. The new campus will bring together, on one campus. the collective services required to support youth, experiencing homelessness in our community, to help them stabilize in a healthy community and environment. No one appeared in opposition. Mr. Rosenbaum closed the public hearing.
Specifically regarding #6 (C10-21-242/C12-21-243):
Mr. Eric Englund, Assistant Director, stated that the department recommended approval of the rezoning and the preliminary plat, subject to the conditions in the recommendation report and approval of the final plat, subject to submittal of an acceptable final subdivision agreement (if necessary), prior to forwarding this request to the City Council for final action. Mr. Morris motioned for approval of the rezoning from R8 to CBD; and approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Submit the 30% design report for the sanitary sewer to the Public Works Design Division per Section 2.14 of the City’s Wastewater Collection Systems Design Manual. 2. Coordinate with OPPD for equipment removal/relocation if necessary. 3. Comply with all applicable stormwater management policies and ordinances. In addition, Mr. Morris motioned for approval of the final plat, subject to submittal of an acceptable final subdivision agreement (if necessary), prior to forwarding this request to the City Council for final action. Ms. Franklin seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Specifically regarding #20 (C8-21-283/C7-21-261):
Mr. Eric Englund, Assistant Director, stated that the department recommended approval of the Special Use
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Permit and the Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions in the recommendation report.
Mr. Rosacker motioned for approval of a Special Use Permit to allow Large group living in the CBD, subject to the following conditions: 1. Submittal of and compliance with revised elevations in compliance with Section 55-935 prior to forwarding the request to city council for final action. 2. Compliance with the submitted site plan. 3. Compliance with the submitted operations plan. 4. Coordinate with OPPD on removal/relocation of equipment if necessary. 5. Compliance with all applicable signage regulations. 6. Compliance with all other applicable regulations. Mr. Pate seconded the motion which carried 7-0. Mr. Rosacker motioned for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Noncommercial day shelter in the CBD, subject to the following conditions: 1. Submittal of and compliance with revised elevations in compliance with Section 55-935 prior to submitting a building permit application. 2. Obtain a waiver from the zoning board of appeals for minimum separation from other uses, prior to submitting a building permit application. 3. Compliance with the submitted site plan. 4. Compliance with the submitted operations plan. 5. Coordinate with OPPD on removal/relocation of equipment if necessary. 6. Compliance with all applicable signage regulations. 7. Compliance with all other applicable regulations. Ms. Franklin seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
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20CASE:C8-21-283,C7-21-261APPLICANT:Youth Emergency ServicesREQUEST:Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow Large group living in the CBD, andapproval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Noncommercial day shelter in the CBD(property is located within an ACI-1 Overlay District)LOCATION:Northwest of 27th Street and Saint Mary's Avenue