In a recent government meeting, two significant zoning cases were discussed, both of which received unanimous support from the board.

The first case, Zone Case 3310-D, involved AMD Engineering LLC's request to change the zoning of a property located north of 146th Street and Lehi of Quaker Avenue from Single Family 2 (SF2) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). Despite sending out 21 notifications to nearby residents, no responses were received. The property is surrounded by vacant land, with residential homes to the north and a golf course to the south. Although the future land use map designates the area for low-density residential use, staff noted that the request aligns moderately with comprehensive planning principles due to its location along a major thoroughfare. The board approved the request with a 5-0 vote.

The second case, Zone Case 3096-I, was presented by An Oasis for GC Gabriel Holdings LLC, seeking to rezone a property from office to neighborhood commercial. This request also garnered no opposition from the 50 notifications sent out. The property is situated near a residential neighborhood and existing office spaces. While the future land use plan designates the area for office use, staff indicated that the proposed change is appropriate given its proximity to a major thoroughfare and existing NC zoning. The applicant, Melissa Pena Garcia, emphasized her intention to expand her medical massage services to include new treatments, which she argued would enhance the local offerings.

However, some concerns were raised by neighboring property owner Brad Nelson, who argued that the proposed services could be classified under medical office use, which does not require a zoning change. He expressed apprehension about the potential for less desirable commercial uses that could accompany the NC designation, particularly given the nature of his own business providing substance abuse treatment.

Despite these concerns, the board ultimately recommended approval of the zone change, reflecting a trend towards accommodating commercial development in the area. The meeting concluded with both cases advancing without opposition, highlighting a growing interest in diversifying land use in the community.