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Council rezones 300 South parcel to Commercial Highway after debate over mixed-use subdivision
Summary
After lengthy discussion about subdivision access, density and commercial viability, Providence City Council voted to rezone the disputed parcel near 300 South to Commercial Highway District, returning the site to its former zoning and clearing a procedural block on the developer's subdivision application.
Providence City Council debated a land-use application tied to a parcel near 300 South at its May 21 meeting before voting to rezone the property to Commercial Highway District.
Background and planning commission action The parcel in question was previously zoned Commercial Highway. The applicant applied for mixed-use zoning to allow a combination of commercial frontage and multifamily housing behind it. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 12 and recommended approval of a split zoning (commercial on the front portion and RM-18 multifamily at the rear). After that recommendation the council delayed action to review public input and the application details.
Applicant and staff positions Applicant Kent (last name on the record) told the council he had met with staff and the applicant team preferred highway…
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