The proposal by Perseverance Recovery Center LLC to convert a former assisted living facility into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center with more than 100 beds has been rejected by the Stuart City Commission.
The vote was unanimous during Tuesday night’s meeting where the rezoning for the rehabilitation center in Stuart was denied.
Opposition to the proposal:
Dozens of Stuart residents attended city commission meetings in recent weeks to voice their opposition to the project. Martin County Sheriff William Snyder also spoke out against the rezoning.
Community concerns:
Community concerns about the proposed rehabilitation center included:
Size and scale: The proposed center was too large for the location and neighborhood.
Location: The site on Southeast Indian Street was not suitable for a rehabilitation center of this size.
Impact on the community: The center could have a negative impact on the quality of life for nearby residents.
Statement from Sheriff Snyder:
Following the vote, Sheriff Snyder issued a statement praising the commission’s decision and reiterating his stance:
“While everyone agrees that providing professional counseling to victims of alcohol and drug dependency is vitally important, any business model that would draw patients from across the country to a 140-bed facility on Indian Street was excessive in scale and size and was in the wrong location. I commend the Stuart city commissioners for their tough vote this afternoon and I support them 100%.”
The future of the project:
It is unclear whether Perseverance Recovery Center LLC will appeal the commission’s decision.
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