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Commission approves first reading to rezone two lots near Fourth Street to medium‑density residential despite neighborhood concerns
Summary
The Manhattan City Commission approved on first reading a rezoning of two lots near Fourth Street from low‑density residential with an established neighborhood overlay to medium‑density residential (RM), after neighborhood speakers urged caution over spot zoning and parking impacts.
The Manhattan City Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 14 to approve the first reading of an ordinance rezoning two lots (including 330 Vatir Street) from Low Density Residential (RL) with an Established Neighborhood Overlay (OEN) to Medium Density Residential (RM) district.
Planning staff said the future land‑use map designates the block for commercial use but that RM zoning would be consistent with the surrounding pattern and allow a transition between commercial parcels on Fourth Street and the single‑family neighborhood to the west. Staff catalogued design differences between…
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