Planning commission recommends rezoning 602 S. Daisy to let Andover Auto Body expand, asks staff to notify neighbors

The Andover Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request for 602 South Daisy on a divided vote, forwarding the case to the city council with a request that staff notify neighbors when the site plan review for the property occurs.

The commission’s action on case Z‑825‑0002 would change the lot’s current SF‑1 (single‑family) zoning to B‑3 (Retail and Service Business), allowing the adjacent Andover Auto Body to expand parking and storage. City zoning administrator said the applicant bought the lot to expand his business and that "a new structure and the screening for it will go before the site plan review committee," and staff noted the property abuts residential lots.

Residents who spoke at the hearing told the commission they were worried about commercial encroachment, lighting, and effects on…