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Council advances zoning map amendment and orders review of decade-old PUDs
Summary
Council waived the first-reading formality to move forward on rezoning several parcels from O‑1 to C‑1 and directed planning staff to review long-unused planned unit developments for potential reversion to original zoning.
City staff presented a proposed zoning map amendment to change multiple parcels from an O-1 (office) designation to C-1 (neighborhood shopping). The amendment was presented as a first reading; staff and the city planner (Bridal Kesey) said any uses allowed in O-1 would remain available under C-1 but property owners would gain additional development options.
A councilmember moved to suspend the first reading and proceed with the rezoning process; the motion passed by voice vote. Staff reiterated the ordinance requires two readings before final adoption; the council may adopt, reject, or refer the amendment back to the planning commission prior to final action.
Separately, council discussed several PUDs (planned unit developments) that have not been developed. Staff and the planner noted PUD approval lapses after 24 months unless a one‑year extension is granted. Council directed staff to send the list of old PUDs to the planning commission for evaluation and recommendation on whether they should revert to their original zoning, with a suggested follow-up timeline of approximately six months.
The council characterized both actions as steps to open underused parcels to potential development while ensuring planning review of older entitlements.
