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Planning Commission approves rezoning of Cornelius Gardens block to R-1
Summary
The Newton Planning Commission voted to reclassify Cornelius Gardens from a professional office district to single-family (R-1) zoning after staff found surrounding parcels already zoned residential and no public commenters spoke in opposition.
The Newton Planning Commission voted July 7 to recommend rezoning the Cornelius Gardens block from a professional office district to single-family dwelling (R-1) zoning.
The motion, made during the planning commission meeting after staff reviewed standard rezoning criteria, carried on a voice vote. Planning staff told commissioners that R-1 zoning surrounds the subject block and that R-2 zoning borders the north side of the site. Staff also reported that…
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