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Commission approves zone change to allow Summit Optical parking and expansion
Summary
The Helena City Commission approved an ordinance changing a one-third-acre parcel at Aspen Street and North Oak Street from R-3 residential to B-2 general commercial to allow additional parking and expansion for Summit Optical. The measure passed 5-0 after a public hearing.
The Helena City Commission on July 21 adopted an ordinance changing the zoning for Lot 12 R, Block 16 of the Flower Garden Addition (southwest corner of Aspen Street and North Oak Street) from R-3 residential to B-2 general commercial to enable parking to support Summit Optical’s nearby operations. The vote was 5-0.
City planner Michael Alvarez presented the proposal, saying the parcel is approximately one-third of an acre and has been vacant since a single-family residence was demolished in 2019. Staff explained the change would facilitate additional parking for…
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