The Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 23 approved, 8-0, a zone change requested by Lubbock Habitat for Humanity that would reclassify a parcel south of 21st Street and east of Avenue S from medium-density residential (MDR) to single-family two (SF-2).

Staff told the commission the request conforms to the comprehensive plan’s low-density residential designation and to the zoning ordinance; planning staff said the change would be compatible with adjacent zoning and land uses and would not alter the character of the area. The staff presentation noted 73 mailed notices and three returned in favor.

Cameron Madison of JDMA Architects, representing Lubbock Habitat for Humanity, told the commission the property was donated to Habitat and said the current MDR classification could limit the number of dwellings the organization could place there; Madison said the applicant intends to use the site for townhomes. Commissioner Noble moved to approve the request and Commissioner Morris seconded.

Chair James Bell called the question; the motion passed unanimously. Staff and the commission noted the site sits along local streets identified in the master thoroughfare plan; the case will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration on Feb. 11.

The commission record indicates no public opposition was presented at the hearing.