Bristol City Council voted April 22 to approve a parking-variance request for Crossroads Medical Mission’s property at 427 Scott Street, allowing four parking spaces where the city code requires nine.

Planning staff member Jay Dietrich presented the request, describing the site layout and an addition and noting that the proposed use includes mental-health patient visits and services for low- and extremely-low-income clients. Dietrich said the submitted site diagram shows four spaces at the alley side; under current code the proposed use and square footage would require nine spaces. Staff recommended approval of the variance.

Council discussion acknowledged Crossroads’ clientele and the organization’s history serving residents with limited vehicle access. A council member noted appreciation for executive director Cindy Rocket’s long service to the clinic; another asked whether additional parking could be added on the Scott Street frontage, which staff and the applicant said was constrained.

A motion to approve the parking variance as requested was moved and seconded and passed on a unanimous roll-call vote. The motion record shows the five council members present voting yes.