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Council sends 4208 Benton Road rezoning back to MPC to consider B2 limits after residents raise concerns
Summary
Council voted to remand a rezoning application for 4208 Benton Road to the Metropolitan Planning Commission for consideration of B2 zoning instead of the requested B3, seeking narrower permitted uses and limits on hours.
The Bossier City Council voted on Sept. 23 to remand a rezoning application for 4208 Benton Road to the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) so planners can consider B2 (neighborhood commercial) zoning rather than the applicant’s requested B3 (general business) classification.
Property owner James Ardesi and his engineer, Michael Kelsch, told the council the owner plans to build a small strip center intended for local retail, food service and boutique tenants. Ardesi said he prefers a strip center and does not intend to operate a liquor store or…
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