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Council approves rezoning for MDI Rock at Arizona Farms Road with stipulations
Summary
The council rezoned a parcel at 7309 W Arizona Farms Road from PUD to light industrial (Ordinance 777-26) for an MDI Rock landscape‑materials and paver business, approving stipulations addressing screening, hours, and traffic analysis.
Florence — The Town Council voted to approve Ordinance 777‑26, rezoning land at 7309 West Arizona Farms Road from a Planned Unit Development to a light‑industrial district with stipulations designed to address neighbor concerns.
Attorney Taylor Earl, representing the applicant, described plans to reuse an existing metal building and house (converted to an office), operate typical business hours, and provide extensive landscape buffers (50 feet north/east; 25 feet south/west), dust control, and sound‑screening masonry. Earl said the applicant worked with the Dobson family and the planning commission to negotiate stipulations that are now part of the recommendation to council.
Council members praised the planning commission’s work and the negotiated stipulations. Vice Mayor Adam described the case as “so well documented” and recommended approval. Council members asked about truck noise and coverings; Earl and the applicant said traffic impacts would be analyzed and that measures (covered trucks when applicable, dust control, restricted hours) were part of the plan and stipulations.
Council moved to approve Ordinance 777‑26 with the stipulations recommended by the planning commission; the motion passed by unanimous vote.
What’s next: Staff will ensure the applicant complies with the stipulated conditions as zoning and site‑development permits proceed.
