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Commission declines rezoning for 1515 12th Avenue after neighbors warn against liquor outlet near school
Summary
A bid to rezone 1515 12th Avenue from light industrial to general commercial—pursued in part after a package-store liquor-license application—was denied after commissioners and neighbors raised concerns about proximity to residences and Central High School and uncertainty about the applicant’s future uses.
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 17 rejected a petition (Z25-25) to rezone roughly 0.2 acres at 1515 12th Avenue from IL (light industrial) to GC (general commercial). Staff told the commission the rezoning request was submitted after the property owner applied to the city for a package-store liquor license, prompting the rezoning consideration.
Sam Shoja, an engineer representing the owner, said the property had been improved for retail and that the owner wished to…
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