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Planning commission backs rezoning, special-use and design exceptions; council approves consent items including lighting and trail contracts

5920590 · September 16, 2025
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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of four land-use items, all by 7-0 votes; the City Council approved a consent agenda that included ordinances related to zoning and multifamily density, a Musco Sports Lighting agreement for the Shawnee youth complex, an Apex Paving contract for Cape LaCroix Trail enhancements, and acceptance

The Planning and Zoning Commission met Sept. 10 and recommended approval on four land-use requests, each by 7-0 votes, a commission member reported at the Sept. 15 Cape Girardeau City Council meeting.

"First of these being 815 Themis Street rezoning," said the commission's spokesman, identifying the site between Pacific and Ella Streets and saying the application requested a rezoning from "see 1 general commercial to r u n d residential urban mixed entity" with a recommendation for approval. "Recommendation is for approval with the 7 in favor 0 in opposition on this 1," he said.

The commission also recommended approval for a special-use…

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