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Planning commission reviews proposed zoning map changes; staff flags city-owned parcel as candidate for affordable housing study
Summary
Commissioners reviewed proposed rezones across several neighborhoods and asked staff to pursue further outreach and feasibility work, including exploring a city-owned parcel for potential workforce or Habitat for Humanity housing.
The Newcastle Planning Commission reviewed proposed updates to the zoning map July 22, considering potential rezones in several neighborhoods and identifying a city-owned parcel as a candidate for further study for affordable or workforce housing.
Planning Director Erin Fitzgibbons presented the map changes and staff recommendations. Key items discussed included retaining R-12 zoning for a steep parcel near Coal Creek Parkway (staff cited historic aerials showing prior structures and potential access), considering rezoning small clusters near May Valley Road and…
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