Council rezones two parcels to MXC to support downtown transit-oriented redevelopment

The Corinth City Council on July 17 approved two rezonings to the MXC (mixed-use commercial) district as part of a downtown transit-oriented development strategy. One rezoning was a city-initiated request for a roughly 2-acre parcel the Economic Development Corporation purchased near I-35E; the other rezoned about 1.08 acres at 1218 North Corinth Ave that the EDC had acquired and which will be included under the city's Chapter 380 development agreement with Kairos Real Estate.

Planning staff presented both items as consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and the land-use and development strategy map's designation for mixed-use TOD (transit-oriented development). Staff told the council there had been no letters of support or opposition on either application. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for both by a 5-0 vote, and staff recommended approval.

Council approved the rezonings unanimously during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Planning staff said the MXC designation is intended to encourage higher-density, walkable mixed uses and to support redevelopment adjacent to planned transit facilities; the EDC purchase and the inclusion of the parcels in the development agreement align with that objective.

No specific redevelopment plans were presented at the meeting for the parcels beyond general references to transit-oriented, mixed-use development potential. Staff said the rezoning will allow the properties to be considered for downtown, walkable, mixed uses consistent with the comprehensive plan and future transit planning.