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Council rezones Jefferson School parcel to R‑3 and approves two 50‑foot lots for Habitat homes
Summary
The council approved rezoning 2810 Diane Lane (Jefferson School) to R‑3 multiple‑family residential and allowed a subdivision plat exemption to split a Habitat for Humanity parcel into two 50‑foot lots consistent with neighborhood lot patterns.
The Hibbing City Council on Wednesday approved two land‑use actions affecting residential development: rezoning a 10‑acre parcel that includes the former Jefferson School at 2810 Diane Lane to R‑3 (multiple‑family dwelling) and approving a plat exemption to allow two 50‑foot lots for a Habitat for Humanity project at 3705 Third Avenue West.
Planning staff said the Jefferson School parcel currently has mixed zoning including planned development and light industrial on portions of the 10 acres; rezoning to R‑3 aligns the parcel with nearby R‑3 zoning and the comprehensive plan. “The proposal is to rezone it to R3, which is multiple family dwelling,” planning staff said. Councilor Swiberger moved approval; Councilor Hildebrand seconded.
On the Habitat property, planning staff said the 100‑foot parcel would be split into two 50‑foot lots to match historic neighborhood lot widths. The planning commission recommended the plat exemption and staff noted existing lots on surrounding blocks are 50 feet wide. Council approved the plat exemption by voice vote.
Why it matters: The rezoning and lot split clear regulatory hurdles for future housing construction — staff said Habitat has already started one house and will build a second if the lot split is approved. Both actions, staff said, are consistent with neighborhood patterns and the comprehensive plan.
Next steps: Planning staff will record the zoning change and plat exemption in city records and monitor building permits for the Habitat project.
