The Refuge

UPDATE January 19, 2025

At the November hearing, after 90 minutes of discussion and public comment, the board of zoning appeals voted to keep the hearing open until the January meeting. This allowed the community to have more time to learn about the proposal. During that time, the Packard Area Planning Alliance provided a letter of support for the Refuge. Historic Southwood Park also submitted a letter of support. At the January hearing, the board of zoning appeals approved The Refuge’s use variance request in a 4-1 vote.

Original Article - November 16, 2024

On November 14, 2024 Scott Jester and Jon Gerst of The Refuge attended our Board of Directors Meeting where they provided some insights into their project The Refuge. The project has submitted a use variance application. The use variance hearing (page 3 starts the staff report) is scheduled for November 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Room #35, on the Garden Level of Citizens Square at 200 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. If you have questions about their application or project overall, please reach out to Scott Jester at 260.223.3838.