Planning commission gives unanimous recommendation to rezone 11.7-acre parcel at 249 E. 1000 North to light industrial

The Tula City Planning Commission voted 7-0 Wednesday to recommend that the City Council change the zoning of an 11.7-acre parcel at 249 East 1000 North from RR-5 (rural residential) to a light industrial zoning district.

The rezoning recommendation, made at the commission’s June 11 meeting, follows a staff presentation describing the property as a holding zone that currently allows low-impact residential and agricultural uses and a presentation from the applicant on a concept plan for office-fronting and flex-warehouse buildings.

Andrew Agard, planning staff, told commissioners the parcel is designated light industrial on the city’s land-use map after a recent council amendment and described the RR-5 district as a “holding zone” that permits single-family homes, accessory dwelling units,…