Attorney Jeff Lorenzo, speaking on behalf of developer Andy Royalty, explains the process for public input for a proposed homeless shelter during a Seymour Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on Tuesday. The board voted 3-2 in favor of the project.

The Seymour Board of Zoning Appeals has overturned a decision by the Seymour Plan Commission and has granted a land use variance to a local developer to build a homeless shelter on the east side of the city.

A standing-room-only crowd filled council chambers Tuesday night with many people speaking in favor of the proposed project. No one from the public spoke in opposition.

The vote was 3-2 with Dave Eggers and Kelly Pifer voting against the request and Rob Kaufman, John Richey and Jim Myers approving it.

Check Thursday’s issue of The Tribune and online at www.tribtown.com for more details.