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Planning commission recommends rezoning 690 N. 700 E. to RM‑15, 5–1 vote
Summary
The Morgan City Planning Commission voted 5–1 to send a favorable recommendation to city council to rezone 0.62 acres at 690 North 700 East from single‑family (R‑18/R‑110) to residential multifamily RM‑15. Staff said the parcel is consistent with the general plan; the applicant described townhome-style development with rear-loaded garages.
The Morgan City Planning Commission voted 5–1 on July 15 to recommend that the City Council approve rezoning 690 North 700 East from R‑18 (functionally R‑110) to RM‑15.
Nathan McClellan, chairperson of the Morgan City Planning Commission, opened the public hearing and invited city staff to present the application. Jake (city staff) told commissioners the 0.62‑acre parcel sits at the corner of Jenny Lane and 700 East, is designated medium density in the city’s general plan and is adjacent to an existing townhome development. “If it were developed, sidewalks on 700 East and other improvements as required by city codes, building codes, and engineering would be required,” Jake said.
The applicant’s representative described a rear‑loaded townhome concept with front doors facing Jenny Lane and garages accessed from an alley behind the buildings. The representative said the design would reduce curbside parking and present a more “home‑like” frontage than conventional apartment buildings.
The commission’s discussion centered on compatibility with the general plan, neighborhood character and likely unit counts. Jake estimated a theoretical maximum of about 12 units for the lot size but cautioned slope and other site constraints could reduce that number. Commissioners also noted that 700 East is a city road (not a UDOT road) and that any development would need to meet city parking, stormwater and landscaping standards.
A motion to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council passed on a 5–1 vote. The commission recorded the outcome as a recommendation only; final approval would be decided by the City Council.
The matter will appear on a future City Council agenda for final action; the commission noted that engineering review and a site plan would be required before building permits could be issued.
