Council Continues Contested R‑5 Rezoning; Members Split on Site‑plan Condition

Sep 4, 2026

After extended public comment and council debate about stormwater, traffic and the council's ability to review a final site plan, council voted to continue the proposed R‑5 rezoning for several North Kirkwood Road parcels to Sept. 17 so staff and council can consider requiring major site‑plan review.

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Council reviewed multiple bills proposing zoning‑map changes to R‑5 multifamily for properties on North Kirkwood Road and nearby parcels. Staff explained the 2019 code revisions that made minor site‑plan review ministerial for permitted uses but preserved planning review and council approval for special uses and major site plans.

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