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Planning commission approves rezoning of 1408 Sanhicea Drive amid neighbor drainage concerns
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a request to rezone 1408 Sanhicea Drive from C-2 General Commercial to R-2 Residential Duplex. Neighbor Naomi Morrison urged the commission to address chronic drainage and a potentially covered culvert behind adjacent properties; staff said city code and Michael Pettyjohn were investigating.
The Planning Commission voted to approve a rezoning request for 1408 Sanhicea Drive, changing the parcel from C-2 General Commercial to R-2 Residential Duplex, after a staff presentation and public comment from a nearby property owner.
Planning staff described the request as a downzoning that would reduce the intensity of permitted uses on the site and better match surrounding residential development. "The proposed duplex aligns with the predominant residential character," said Mr. Howell during the staff presentation, arguing that R-2 setback and height standards would ensure compatibility and reduce potential noise, lighting and traffic impacts compared with commercial uses. Staff…
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