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Planning body recommends zone change for former Boys and Girls Club at 535 4th Ave W
Summary
A local planning body voted unanimously to recommend that City Council rezone the former Boys and Girls Club at 535 4th Avenue West from CR‑5 to CRA‑1 so a physical therapy clinic can operate there; residents raised concerns about parking, driveway access and lighting.
A local planning body on an evening meeting recommended approval of a zone change for the former Boys and Girls Club at 535 4th Avenue West in Columbia Falls so the building can house a small physical therapy clinic.
City planner Eric told the body the request would change the property’s zoning from CR‑5 (a two‑family residential designation) to CRA‑1 (a multifamily/residential district that also permits medical and dental offices). Eric said the site encompasses two city lots totaling about 12,500 square feet and that the proposed change is consistent with the area’s urban residential growth policy, which allows limited multifamily uses. Staff concluded the application met the city’s evaluation criteria and recommended approval.
Applicant Jackie, who identified herself as the owner of Laser Peaks Mobile Physical…
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