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Commission approves rezoning at 132 S. Mulberry from light industrial to low‑density residential
Summary
The city commission approved rezoning of 132 South Mulberry Street from I‑1 (light industrial) to R‑1 (low‑density residential) following Planning Commission recommendation and public comment from neighbors concerned about neighborhood history and flooding; staff said the application meets section 26‑108 of the zoning code.
The Ottawa City Commission on Oct. 16 approved rezoning 132 South Mulberry Street from I‑1 (light industrial) to R‑1 (low‑density residential), following a recommendation from the Ottawa Planning Commission.
Planning Director Nees reviewed the application, noting the Planning Commission held public hearings and that nearby neighbors attended to register opposition based on local history and concerns about previous flooding and demolition of houses. Director Nees said staff evaluated the application against section 26‑108 of the zoning code and determined the request met the criteria for approval.
Commissioners discussed whether R‑2 (medium density) might be more appropriate given adjacent zoning but staff said the submitted application requested R‑1 and staff did not recommend altering that request. Commissioner comments emphasized the value of adding residential lots to the housing supply; a roll‑call vote approved the rezoning (Commissioner Crowley absent).
