Planning commission recommends R‑1 rezoning for two homes near Highway 89

The Perry City Planning Commission on an unspecified date voted to recommend that City Council approve an R‑1 zone change for two homes on a property adjacent to Highway 89 and the Maddox restaurant. The action was recorded as recommendation on “Ordinance 25f” and will be considered by council at a later date.

City planning staff described the request as a legislative zone change to bring two existing residential structures into a residential district so the property owner can pursue a later subdivision. Staff said the parcel is currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 and the applicant is asking that the two northern homes on the site be rezoned to R‑1, a residential district the city describes as generally allowing roughly 10,000‑square‑foot lots. Staff noted the commission would not be approving a final subdivision layout at this meeting; that would be a separate application with technical corrections needed (setbacks, public utility easements) before a final plat could be recorded.

Commissioners asked why the change was requested. Staff explained the practical reason: subdivisions and building permits for residential use require underlying residential zoning so the city can apply clear lot‑size, frontage, and setback standards. Staff said the applicant anticipates one lot of about 10,000 square feet and one of about 11,791 square feet if a future subdivision proceeds as currently sketched.

After discussion, a motion to recommend approval carried. The roll call recorded affirmative votes from Commissioner Jason E. Thompson, Commissioner Carol Spackman Moss, Commissioner Kerr, Commissioner White, Commissioner Broadhead and Commissioner Vaughn. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final action (city council review anticipated August 28, according to staff notes).

The staff report and site plan in the record show existing residential structures on the parcel and the area’s future‑land‑use pattern, with commercial frontage along the highway and residential to the west. Because this was a legislative zone change request, the commission noted it may consider public comment and policy objectives when making a recommendation.

No formal subdivision approvals or building permits were issued at the meeting; staff repeatedly emphasized that zoning approval alone does not approve the applicant’s proposed lot lines, and that setbacks, PUE widths and other technical elements will need correction during a later subdivision review.