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Council approves rezoning of 1.99 acres at 2132 West 800 North for three-lot subdivision
Summary
The council approved an applicant’s request to rezone 1.99 acres at 2132 West 800 North from A‑1 (agriculture) to R‑1‑15 and to adjust the future land‑use map, permitting a three‑lot single‑family subdivision; the decision includes a general‑plan update.
Clinton City Council approved a rezoning request to change roughly 1.99 acres at 2132 West 800 North from A‑1 (agriculture) to R‑1‑15 (single‑family residential) and to update the future land‑use map so the property’s designation matches the proposed zoning.
Why it matters: The rezoning clears the way for the property owner to split the parcel and create three single‑family lots where one home currently sits. Planning staff said utilities are already stubbed to the site and that proposed lots meet the minimum frontage and rear‑yard requirements of the R‑1‑15 zone; new driveway and access rules were discussed to ensure fire access standards are met.
Public comment: Janet Courtney, who lives on the adjacent Fenway Estates lot, asked about building height and the distance between new homes and her backyard. Planning staff replied that R‑1‑15 rules require a 30‑foot rear setback and a maximum building height around 35 feet; the planner said the new lots will likely leave substantially more than a 30‑foot rear yard after home placement.
Council action: Council member Gray moved to adopt Ordinance 25‑03‑Z approving Donald Mendenhall’s rezoning request and to update the general plan accordingly; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Implementation: Staff said future site plans and building permits will be required for each lot; the applicant or future buyers must comply with fire department setback rules and access requirements for long driveways. The council asked staff to encourage the developer to consider neighbors when siting homes to preserve privacy.
Ending note: With rezoning approved, the applicant may proceed with the subdivision plat and building permit applications subject to standard land‑use review.
