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Josephine commission approves rezoning and two code changes, tables preliminary‑engineering amendment
Summary
The commission approved a rezoning at 126 Main Street and recommended two city‑initiated code amendments — one to align voting thresholds with state law and one to restrict auto-related uses via special use permits — and tabled a proposal to allow preliminary engineering at preliminary plat submittal for further revision.
The City of Josephine Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 16 approved a rezoning request for a 1.335‑acre parcel at 126 Main Street and recommended several city‑initiated amendments to the zoning and subdivision codes, while tabling one amendment for additional staff work.
Rezoning at 126 Main Street
Staff described the applicant’s request to change two platted single‑family lots (about 1.335 acres) at 126 Main Street from Single‑Family‑1 to General Commercial. Staff said the Future Land Use Plan designates the area as City Center and recommended approval. Applicant Mr. Shearhart was present to answer questions; he said conversations with adjacent property owners and the possibility of a multi‑parcel development were ongoing. A commissioner moved to approve the rezoning (case Z25‑001); the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
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