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Papillion approves Granite Falls rezoning but rejects final plat after heated setback debate
Summary
The City Council approved a rezoning ordinance for Granite Falls North but voted down the development's final plat after a long public hearing focused on a request to reduce side-yard setbacks from 10 feet to 5 feet and whether that change would meaningfully improve housing affordability.
The Papillion City Council on Feb. 4 approved an ordinance to change the zoning for Granite Falls North to R-4 PUD but rejected the project's final plat after a lengthy public hearing and council debate over proposed 5-foot side-yard setbacks.
The rezoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 2,038) was introduced by Councilman Fanslow and passed on a 5-1 vote. The related final plat (Resolution R250026) failed later in the meeting by a 3-4 vote. Council members who voted "no" on the final plat included Councilman Sunday, Councilman Gaines, Councilman Glover and Councilman Engberg, per the minutes.
Why it matters: the developer said reduced side-yard setbacks would allow smaller lots and more units, which it framed as a path to lower-priced home offerings within the subdivision. Opponents said the setback change would permanently alter neighborhood character and would not deliver the level of affordability the…
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