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Commission recommends general-plan amendment to allow neighborhood commercial at 400 W Merrill Road

Washington City Planning Commission · December 4, 2025
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Summary

Washington City Planning Commission voted to forward a recommendation to City Council for G-25-05, changing about 11.77 acres to neighborhood commercial at 400 W Merrill Road; neighbors asked for buffers, non-through access and protections for views and noise.

The Washington City Planning Commission on Dec. 3 voted to recommend approval of G-25-05, a general‑plan land‑use amendment to change roughly 11.77 acres at 400 West Merrill Road from low‑density residential to neighborhood commercial while retaining about 2.28 acres as low‑density residential.

Staff explanation and allowed uses: Planner Eldon reviewed the proposal and described neighborhood commercial as permitting uses such as restaurants, retail and professional offices that serve nearby residents (citing city code sections 9-9-1 and 9-10A-1). Staff said the requested change aligns with commercial…

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