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Neighbors urge Summerville council to tie rezoning for proposed Jewish community center to construction
Summary
Residents told the council the proposed NMX rezoning for a commuter lot at 6th and South Gum is inappropriate for the adjacent single-family historic district, citing past flooding, traffic near Spahn Elementary and risk of speculative resale; staff said an MOU could be discussed before second reading.
Neighbors asked the council to delay or condition a rezoning that would allow a Jewish community center on a commuter lot at 6th and South Gum, saying the proposed neighborhood mixed-use (NMX) designation is out of step with adjacent single-family historic neighborhoods and raises drainage and traffic concerns.
Peter Gorman, speaking during public comment, told the council the lot sits between a freeway and single-family zoning and that…
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