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Planning commission approves rezoning for two lots at 3009 Columbia Heights Road
Summary
Longview City planning staff recommended and the commission approved a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to allow single-family homes on two adjacent parcels at 3009 Columbia Heights Road; the change follows staff findings that the lots are better suited to low‑density residential use.
The Longview City Planning Commission on an oral voice vote approved a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for two parcels at 3009 Columbia Heights Road that will reclassify the sites from Neighborhood Commercial/Convenience to Low‑Density Residential (R‑1).
City planning staff told the commission the application from property owner Darren Crookshanks seeks to change two adjacent parcels — one developed with a single‑family house and one vacant lot — so the undeveloped lot can be used for single‑family housing consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. Staff recommended approval, saying the request complies with the City of Longview comprehensive plan goals and applicable approval criteria and would not have a substantial adverse impact on neighboring lands.
In presenting the case, planning staff noted the two parcels are two of six in a short triangular block zoned Neighborhood…
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