The Abilene Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of zoning case KZ202532, a request to rezone roughly 20.61 acres at the 400 block of Jolly Rogers Road from agricultural open and medium-density residential to multifamily zoning.

Clarissa Ivy, a planner for the city of Abilene, told commissioners the applicant (represented by Kelly Gomez) requested the rezoning and that staff found the request “consistent with the comprehensive plan, the surrounding uses and zoning, generally accepted planning principles and the criteria for approval in the Land Development Code.”

The commission opened a public hearing; no members of the public spoke for or against the request. Commissioner Mitch moved to approve the rezoning; Miss Kiker seconded the motion. Commissioners Barnett, House, Kiker, Halliburton, Lewis and Benham voted yes and the motion carried.

Staff recommended approval and offered to answer technical questions; commissioners did not request additional conditions. The commission’s approval is a recommendation to city council; the council will receive the case and may act within its processes.

The commission’s minutes show no public opposition recorded and no amendments to the requested zoning change. The next procedural step is review by the city council, where the council will make the final decision.