Bear Creek group home

Presented documents alleging violations of the Lawrence Avenue facility's conditions of approval, including parking, runaways, and a lack of code enforcement; said he personally repaved the private road and described a youth attempting to enter his home.

Father of a 14-year-old daughter who lives 100 yards from the Lawrence House; asked the commission to deny the permit, citing the operator's own materials about 'problem sexualized behavior' youth and 30 sheriff responses in a year.

Described a 2023 attempted break-in at her home by a youth from the Lawrence facility, repeated runaways, and lack of supervision; urged denial of Bear Creek and revocation of the Lawrence Avenue permit.

Recounted a December 2024 break-in at his Quail Hollow home by two youths from the group home, including theft of guns, and said elderly neighbors are frightened.

Lives with young nieces and nephews on Lawrence Avenue; said the children cannot safely play outside and asked the commission to vote no.

Briefly endorsed the prior testimony and asked for a no vote on Bear Creek and revocation of the Lawrence Avenue permit.

Lives across from the Bear Creek home; said the required public sign was displayed only one day and dumped in bushes, and described trash, parking, and neighbor relations problems.

A Shady Hills pastor speaking for church members in Bear Creek; said the expansion would be 'irresponsible' given the record and that a better, more secure setting is needed.