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Lindsay Council approves sale of vacant city parcels; property zoned commercial, public urged retention of commercial use
Summary
Council approved sale of vacant city-owned parcels at Honolulu and Elmwood with the properties zoned commercial; staff said interested buyer aims for commercial uses and possible multifamily on secondary portions, and any zoning change would return to council.
The Lindsay City Council approved the sale of several long-vacant city-owned parcels in downtown Lindsay, including lots at the corner of Honolulu and Elmwood, during the June 24 meeting.
City staff member Tyler Parker told the council the city previously acquired those parcels after fires affected buildings on the sites and has since solicited interest. He said an interested buyer has expressed plans for commercial uses on the primary parcel and possible multifamily residences on another parcel, though specific development plans are not yet complete.
Several members of the public spoke. One resident urged the council to preserve commercial zoning rather than allow residential conversion. Tyler Parker responded that the parcels are currently zoned commercial and that any change of zoning would require a return to council for review and approval.
Council moved and approved the staff recommendation to proceed with sale on a recorded vote of 5-0. Staff said proceeds are expected to be recaptured by the city to support other municipal purposes; staff will oversee application processing and any future zoning requests from prospective buyers.
