Collin v. Community Board 7

OPINION OF THE COURT

Arthur W. Lonschein, J.

This is a CPLR article 78 proceeding to set aside a determination of Community Board No. 7 not to object to the establishment of a proposed community residence for mentally retarded adults. The residence, proposed by the respondent Association for the Help of Retarded Children, would house 10 mildly retarded adults on a permanent basis, together with supervisory staff. The residents would have no disabilities other than retardation. The petitioners are eight nearby homeowners. For the reasons stated below, the petition is dismissed.

Pursuant to Mental…