Midland City Council Approves Rezoning for Residential Development at South Stonewall Street

The Midland City Council meeting on July 22, 2025, focused on several key zoning requests and special exceptions aimed at facilitating residential development in the area.

The council opened discussions with a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for the property located at 301 South Stonewall Street. The proposal sought to change the zoning from commercial to single-family residential (SF 3) to allow for the construction of a new single-family home. This request aligns with the Tall City Tomorrow comprehensive plan and reflects a trend in District 2, where several properties have transitioned back to residential zoning. No objections were raised during the notification period, and the council unanimously approved the motion.

Following this, the council addressed a special exception request for a property at 4411 Staniland Avenue. This request aimed to permit reduced minimum side and rear yard setbacks for an existing nonconforming accessory building. The current zoning requires a minimum setback of five feet, but the existing structure is only 1.92 feet from the side yard and nearly zero feet from the rear yard. Despite one objection citing concerns about proximity to property lines, city staff recommended approval based on safety assessments and the presence of similar structures in the neighborhood. The council also unanimously approved this motion, limiting the exceptions to the specific building in question.

Overall, the meeting underscored the council's commitment to supporting residential development while addressing existing zoning challenges in Midland.