Vets Place Central on 35th and Wisconsin would expand space for homeless veterans.

A military veterans housing development near N. 35th St. and W. Wisconsin Ave. could receive a four-story addition with 48 new apartments.

The Center for Veterans Issues (CVI) is exploring building an addition to the rear of its Vets Place Central apartment building, 3330 W. Wells St.

A building permit application submitted to the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) for pre-submittal review indicates the nonprofit is exploring developing 48 apartments on the three upper floors, first-floor offices and a basement dining room and kitchen.

The existing building is used for a transitional housing program and is approved for up to 86 occupants. The organization, according to its website, requires prospective tenants to be homeless, have a disability or be at least 55 years old, have a “stable income,” have at least 90 days of documented “clean time” and a willingness to stay drug and alcohol free.

The latest permit request was submitted by Cityscape Architecture according to city records, but the submitted drawings are from Galbraith Carnahan Architects. Board of Zoning Appeals approval would be required before the development could progress. Much of the site is currently a parking lot.