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Planning Board recommends map amendment to rezone multiple parcels near downtown from commercial to residential
Summary
The Planning Board recommended rezoning several parcels near downtown (addresses on East Hickory, South Indiana and South Dearborn) from commercial (C3) to residential (R1/R1T) to reflect long‑standing single‑family and small multifamily uses; the board characterized the item as administrative and forwarded the recommendation to City Council.
Planning staff presented a map amendment on Sept. 16 recommending that several parcels near downtown be rezoned from commercial (C3) to residential categories (R1 or R1T) to match existing single‑family and small multifamily uses.
Staff noted the parcels sit at the perimeter of the downtown area, include long‑standing single‑family homes and several small multi‑unit buildings; one parcel lacks a current rental housing license despite a history of rental use. No public speakers appeared and the board characterized the proposal as administrative before voting to recommend it to City Council on Oct. 6.
The recommendation is procedural; rezoning does not itself change lot‑area or parking requirements, and rebuilds after destruction may require variances and subsequent review.
