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Neighbors press commission over school’s request to add animals and a greenhouse; commission to forward recommendation to council
Summary
A private school requested an SD overlay to allow on‑site animal enclosures and a greenhouse with reduced setback; the proposal prompted extensive public opposition over rodents, odors, safety and visual impact. Staff said the SD would change exterior‑material rules and the matter will go to city council for final action.
A private school at 2673 West 118 South asked the Planning Commission to create a Special Designation overlay allowing several exemptions: (1) use of greenhouse materials (clear or polycarbonate) and animal‑pen exteriors that differ from the city's architectural standard for public/quasi‑public buildings; (2) a reduced street setback for a greenhouse from the standard 20 feet to 10 feet; and (3) alternative fencing and enclosure materials.
Staff explained that the school’s underlying R R‑22 residential zoning already allows public/quasi‑public uses,…
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