At the Sept. 3 study session Doug Reddy of DBG presented a rezoning request on behalf of property owner Dale Linting for part of a parcel north of U.S. 231. Reddy said the proposal would rezone approximately five acres on the southern part of the property from R‑2 to C‑2 while leaving the northern portion — including a residence — in R‑2.

Reddy described the site: “A large part of this is where the pond is at now. ... The whole I say east 50%, if not more, 60%” is water, and the farm stand sits at the southwest corner of the parcel. He said the request aligns with local overlay districts and corridor plans and noted that the property falls within the Route 231 Overlay District and the US 41 Overlay in portions.

Why it matters: rezoning would change permitted land uses on the southern portion of the property and could facilitate commercial redevelopment along the 231 corridor. Reddy said the applicant plans to return in a few weeks to request permission to advertise a public hearing and then proceed to a recommendation hearing if appropriate.

Discussion versus action: the item was introduced and no vote was taken; staff will schedule the advertising for the public hearing once the applicant requests it at a future meeting. Any council decision will follow the Planning Commission’s recommendation and a public hearing.

Next steps: applicant to request permission to advertise for a public hearing in the coming weeks; the Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the Town Council following the public hearing process.