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Council approves rezoning at 705 South Park, citing long‑standing duplex and insurance issues
Summary
After extended debate over spot zoning and neighborhood precedent, the Sedalia City Council voted to rezone 705 South Park from R-1 (single-family) to R-2 (two-family) so the existing duplex aligns with zoning and to ease lending and insurance complications.
The Sedalia City Council approved an ordinance rezoning the property at 705 South Park from R-1 single-family residential to R-2 two-family residential, after discussion about whether the change constituted spot zoning and concerns from neighborhood speakers.
Vice Chairwoman Cheryl Ames said the community development committee had forwarded the request after review. Brian, the city’s chief building official (CBO), told the council the duplex was constructed in 1969 and is an existing…
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