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Council approves first reading of zone change to allow light manufacturing near West Cheyenne Drive
Summary
On first reading the council approved Ordinance 23-02 to change about 11 acres near West Cheyenne Drive from Community Business Developing to Business Light Manufacturing; sponsor said applicant reduced the rezoned area after an earlier failed second reading and the proposal will go through subdivision review and public-safety access checks.
The Evanston City Council approved on first reading Ordinance 23-02, which would rezone roughly 11 acres on the north side of West Cheyenne Drive from Community Business Developing to Business Light Manufacturing.
Jacobson explained the applicant (identified in packet materials as JG Brothers) reduced the size of the proposed rezoning after a prior, larger request failed to proceed. Jacobson described the area as largely undeveloped along West Cheyenne Drive with commercial uses near the intersection of Yellow Creek Road and West Cheyenne Drive; he noted the Wyoming Department of Transportation classifies West Cheyenne Drive as a major collector route.
Jacobson said the proposed rezoning area is adjacent to property currently shown for business light manufacturing in the comprehensive plan and that the developer owns some of the surrounding property. He added the request must still proceed through subdivision review, and that the fire department and public works will review access for emergency and service vehicles before any final subdivision or development.
A council member moved the ordinance on first reading; the motion was seconded and the council approved the first reading by voice vote. Council discussion included a staff note that the applicant previously withdrew a larger proposal to take time to revise the request; one council member also made light-hearted comment about antelope on the site.
The first-reading approval advances the ordinance to subsequent steps in the zoning and subdivision process. Final rezoning and land development remain subject to subdivision review, public-works and fire reviews and any required subsequent readings or public hearings before final adoption.
