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Springfield planning panel denies rezoning request at 2209 Ruth Street after neighbor opposition
Summary
The Springfield Regional Planning Commission voted 5-2 to deny a request to rezone two parcels at 2209 Ruth Street from R-10 to R-7 after neighbors raised concerns about a narrow 30-foot lot and staff highlighted potential infeasibility of subdividing with the existing house in place.
The Springfield Regional Planning Commission on Dec. 4 voted 5-2 to deny a request to rezone two parcels at 2209 Ruth Street from R-10 to R-7, following public opposition and debate among commissioners.
Neighbors spoke during the public-comment period urging denial. Bob Snead, who said he and his wife own 2205 Ruth Street, told the commission he is “opposed to that move,” describing the adjacent lot as “very narrow” at roughly 30 feet and saying the couple bought the neighboring lot years ago to preserve…
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