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12 tree inspected by the City’s arborist. She said that staff recommends that if Council agrees to allow the tree to be removed that it be conditioned on the applicant working with staff and the BAR on a replacement tree. Responding to a question from Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Ed Bain, applicant, said that the photograph shows an instrument being inserted three feet into the tree. Mr. Lynch said he thinks the arborist made a good case. He said that while the tree looks good from the ground it is under stress, plus the arborist noted that there are lots of targets underneath the tree and it is root bound. He said he thinks a good case has been made for its removal. Ms. Hamilton agreed and noted that the applicant indicated his willingness to work with the staff on a replacement tree. She made a motion to authorize the tree removal at 420 Park Street. Dr. Brown asked about the condition of having the applicant work with the staff and BAR on a replacement tree, and Ms. Hamilton accepted that as a friendly amendment to her motion. Mr. Lynch seconded the motion and removal of the tree at 420 Park Street was approved, conditioned on the applicant working with City staff and the Board of Architectural Review on a replacement tree by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. RESOLUTION : SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR HOMELESS DAY SHELTER AT 112 ST WEST MARKET STREET (1 CHRISTIAN CHURCH) Ms. Ashley Cooper, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, explained that the special use permit request is for a homeless day shelter at 112 West Market Street for day time use only. She said it is considered a creative adaptive use of the building. Mr. Lynch asked what COMPASS is going to do to measure outcomes and how will they determine if the program is successful. st Mr. Eric Spears, 511 North 1 Street, representing COMPASS, asked those in support of the special use permit to stand and many in the audience stood. He said strategic research and data will be put in place right away. Mr. Lynch said that he supports the project, and while he is concerned about the homeless, he does not want this to be a magnet for the homeless in the surrounding region. Mr. Spears said that information collected from other parts of the country does not find that to be the case. Dr. Brown asked for information on COMPASS’ business plan. Mr. Spears said that there will be a staff of at least three, starting at three to five hours a day and then having increasing hours. He said they will keep direct contact with the Police. He said they estimate 25-30 clients each day and 30 to 125 monthly. Responding to questions from Ms. Hamilton about the screening process and insurance, Mr. Spears said that is still in the development phase. He said no drugs, alcohol or weapons will be allowed. He said the Virginia Organizing Project will be carrying the insurance. Dr. Brown asked about licensing requirements, and Mr. Spears said there are no licensing requirement, but the building must meet the building code. Dr. Brown noted there is a $155,000 annual operating budget, and said he is assuming that CDBG funds will be pursued.