Council approves scores of rezonings, overlays and zoning changes on second readings; several items deferred

The Metropolitan Council on April 1 advanced a large group of land-use bills on their second of three readings, approved several conservation overlays and specific-plan rezonings, and deferred a set of items for additional notice or to a date certain. Most measures were approved on voice votes after public hearings; several items that lacked proper notice were deferred.

Key outcomes at a glance

- BL2025-705 (1709 River Drive; RS10 → R10): Passed second of three readings. - BL2025-720 and BL2025-721 (1265 McGavock Pike; RS7.5 → SP and materials restrictions): Passed second of three readings after a contested public hearing that drew speakers for and against. Sponsor: Councilmember Benedict. - BL2025-727 (800 Gwen Drive; RS7.5 → R8a): Deferred one meeting to the first meeting in May (date certain). - BL2025-728 (Rio Vista Drive properties; RS7.5 → R8a): Passed second of three readings (sponsor Hancock). - BL2025-730 (1809 County Hospital Boulevard; RS10 → R10): Passed second of three readings (sponsor Kimbrough). - BL2025-739 and BL2025-740 (Marlin Meadows conservation overlay and materials restrictions): Passed second of three readings after public testimony…