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Commission recommends rezoning near 7-Eleven to restore buildable commercial lot
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to forward a recommendation to rezone two adjoining parcels at 501 South Jackson Street and 105 West Volney Street from Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) to Central Commercial (C-1), which staff said would reduce front and side setbacks and make the corner lot developable.
The Planning Commission on June 16 recommended changing zoning on two corner parcels near Jackson Street and Volney Street from C-2 to C-1 to reduce setback requirements that staff said have rendered the lot nearly unbuildable.
Susan Baker, representing property owner applicant (Mr. Kehoe), said the pair of properties sit beside a 7-Eleven and that current C-2 setbacks'a 35-foot front setback on each street'effectively eliminate most buildable area on the corner lot. Planning staff member Nicholas Northcutt told commissioners that rezoning to C-1 would reduce the front setback to 5 feet and remove side setbacks, restoring the site's commercial viability.
There were no members of the public who addressed the commission. Commissioner Hall moved to forward a favorable recommendation; Commissioner Sellers seconded the motion, which passed on a voice vote. The recommendation will be considered by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
