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Planning Commission approves rezoning for 126 South Pine and three subdivision plats

5601231 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

At a Planning Commission meeting, members approved rezoning of 126 South Pine from Professional Office to R‑1 single‑family and signed off on final plats for two additions and preliminary and final approval for Prairie View, with the Prairie View final plat contingent on attorney and engineering sign-offs.

The Newton Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 126 South Pine Street and approved several subdivision plats during a regularly scheduled meeting. The commission also approved its previous meeting minutes.

The commission voted to rezone 126 South Pine from Professional Office (PO) to R‑1 (single‑family dwelling). The application was filed by David Keering. Planning staff member Baron presented the request and said the proposed R‑1 zoning is consistent with surrounding properties. The commission opened a public hearing and received no public comment. Staff reported that public utilities are adjacent to the site. After the commission reviewed the required rezoning criteria — consistency with the comprehensive plan, compatibility with nearby uses, availability of utilities, and absence of an error in the original zoning — a motion…

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