We, the undersigned members of the 17th & 18th Street Block Association and residents in the immediate area, petition the City of Newark’s Zoning Board of Adjustments. We are in strong opposition to the variance(s) requested for the proposed project by BSF Housing Associates at 787-789 Clinton Ave, Newark NJ 07108. BSF Housing Associates request would allow the conversion of a three-family home into a 30-bed substance abuse treatment center. This multi-proposed dwelling would be designed to accommodate individuals mandated by the court or individuals recommended by other private halfway houses.

We are collectively concerned about the following

A. The increase of illegal drugs and alcohol activity,considering there are three additional treatment centers within a three-block area.

B. This proposed development is situated on a corner lot and the address is Clinton Ave, the entrance is located on a residential R-1 street in close proximity to a home on S. 17th Street

C. This project will negatively impact the property value in the immediate area

D. The development of this project was not indicated in the master plan of the South Ward, Clinton Hill neighborhood.

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