The Clinton City Council voted to rezone a portion of 200 Northeast Boulevard from R‑8 residential to Highway Commercial and approved a special‑use permit allowing an indoor community venue there, with occupancy tied to available parking.

Staff told the council the parcel was split‑zoned and that the rezoning was largely “housekeeping” to match adjoining commercial uses. Sherry Williams, identified in staff remarks as the property applicant, attended the hearing; staff said the site was posted and property owners within 100 feet were notified.

The special‑use request cited ordinance language that distinguishes indoor recreation uses under or over 1,000 people. The applicant said the venue would host meetings, conferences and community events and that organizers did not expect alcohol service. Council and staff repeatedly clarified that the practical occupancy would be determined by parking: staff said the property currently has about 60 spaces and estimated capacity at roughly 240 people. As staff explained: “The parking is dictating the occupancy load.”

Council imposed an occupancy condition tied to the property’s parking and approved the special use after finding the application met the ordinance standards by voice vote. One council member was recorded as voting in the negative during the final voice tally.

The council also approved the rezoning request by voice vote during the same hearing, allowing the property’s land‑use designation to align with adjacent commercial properties.

The council’s action permits the applicant to use the building for community meetings and similar events so long as occupancy remains consistent with the parking condition; further increases in capacity would require returning to the council for amendment of the special‑use permit.