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Council approves rezoning for multi-tenant development at 628 Garden Road
Summary
The council approved a zoning change from single-family medium density to multi-tenant medium density for property at 628 Garden Road following a unanimous Planning Commission recommendation and staff finding that the change meets zoning standards.
The Tahlequah City Council approved a rezoning request for 628 Garden Road, changing the property from single-family medium-density to multi-tenant medium-density zoning.
Planning staff reported the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval and staff said the proposed development would comply with applicable zoning standards, including height and setback requirements. The item drew a question from the public about building height; staff responded that the proposal is for a single-story structure and that a recent nearby duplex approval established compatible context.
Councilors voted to approve the zoning change; staff noted that the applicant must still obtain building permits and meet code requirements during the construction permitting process.
The rezoning is intended to support added housing density near a hospital complex under construction and to align with recent development patterns in the area.
