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Council advances rezoning of six parcels from agricultural to R-1 to resolve setback issues
Summary
Property owners seeking to recombine lots and add or expand houses asked to rezone six parcels from AG to R-1; staff recommended approval for the parcels because existing lot sizes and neighborhood development are functionally single-family residential and AG setbacks made practical building impossible.
The City Council on Aug. 4 advanced to second reading an ordinance to rezone six parcels near Southwest Prior Road and Southwest Crane Road from agricultural (AG) to single-family residential (R-1).
Michael King, an owner and applicant, told the council he and co-applicants purchased and rehabilitated several lots that had been overgrown or vacant and sought rezoning because agricultural setbacks — which are sized for large acreage — prevented reasonable additions or lot recombination for family use.
“You know our neighborhood for the most part is non-conforming, so it…
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