Commission approves land‑use and zoning recommendation to reclassify three parcels to C2 commercial

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend a land‑use change and zoning reclassification for three parcels in the block that includes 514 Friendship Lane, moving the properties to a more intensive commercial designation (C2) and ratifying a cleanup of a prior action so all three parcels are considered together.

Staff described the hearing as a cleanup: notices had originally gone to 200 feet assuming all three lots would be included, but the formal report and prior action had identified one dominant parcel only. Staff asked the commission to ratify a consolidated action to bring all three lots forward together to mayor and council. The recommendation will go to council on the statutory schedule; staff noted the earlier council meeting cancellation required the current cleanup step.

Commissioners discussed the possible creation of a “spot zone” for a remaining holdout parcel but noted letters from the property owners in the packet confirming their positions. Several commissioners said the rezone to C2 reflected surrounding uses and the comprehensive plan place types and that outreach to the remaining property owners would proceed as staff works with applicants before or after council consideration.

Action: The commission approved the land‑use change (section A) and the zoning change (section B) for all three parcels and will forward the recommendation to mayor and council for final action.