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Council holds Georgia Pacific site rezoning for 120 days; adds right‑of‑first‑refusal and conditional air‑rights language
Summary
Council voted to hold the rezoning of the Georgia Pacific / 500 Day Street site to July 15, directing staff to work with the property owner on a development concept and legal description; the council approved amendments adding a city right‑of‑first‑refusal and a conditional allowance to negotiate air rights if both parties agree.
The Common Council moved to continue discussions over the future of the Georgia Pacific site at 500 Day Street and to give the new owner time to finalize plans. The council voted to hold the rezoning and related items until the July 15 council meeting and directed staff to work with the property owner on a development concept and legal description.
Why it matters: The 500 Day Street waterfront parcel is one of the marquee redevelopment opportunities on the Fox and East River corridor. Council members described the site as "huge" and urged careful coordination between the city and the prospective buyer to protect waterfront access while enabling redevelopment.
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