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Planning Commission recommends denial of rezoning at 1312 South 30 Eighth Place after heated public comment

St. Joseph Planning Commission · October 26, 2023
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The commission voted against a motion to rezone 1312 South 30 Eighth Place from R-1A to R-2 after extensive public comment; neighbors cited long-term overcrowding, parking, alleged code violations and legal-access concerns while the applicant and supporters described property rehabilitation and added units.

The St. Joseph Planning Commission voted not to approve a requested zoning change for 1312 South 30 Eighth Place, forwarding a recommendation of denial to city council after extended public testimony and commissioner deliberation.

Staff presented the rezoning request from R-1A (detached single-family) to R-2 (two-family) submitted by Zuleima (self-identified during public comment as Sulima/Suleima) Lugo Knapp. Staff advised the commission that the property is currently used as a duplex and that R-2 zoning would allow that use to continue if the property were sold or substantially renovated, provided required permits and inspections are followed. Staff said…

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