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Fort Scott planning commission deadlocks on rezoning request for 922 E. Wall; recommendation tied
Summary
The planning commission was split on a request to rezone 922 East Wall Street from mixed use to C-3 commercial to allow a proposed auto repair shop. The commission’s vote tied 3–3 on an advisory recommendation and will be forwarded to the City Commission.
The Fort Scott Planning Commission was evenly split on whether to recommend changing the zoning for 922 East Wall Street from mixed use to C-3 commercial, leaving the matter to the City Commission after a 3–3 tie.
The matter, filed as Case No. 1050, would reclassify the vacant lot at 922 E. Wall Street so applicant Garrett Knight could build a 30-by-50 mechanic shop. "I wanna put a mechanic shop up," Knight told the commission, adding he had a contingent contract with the city land bank and planned a three-bay garage with two lifts and “I would say 4 to 5” employees initially.
The commission’s split followed questions from members about setbacks, visibility from neighboring houses and street parking. City staff noted…
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