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Newberry commission approves rezoning, right-of-way purchases and accessory dwelling ordinance; several votes recorded
Summary
At its Feb. 9 meeting the City of Newberry approved a small‑scale FLUM amendment and companion rezoning for a 0.72‑acre site, adopted a title correction to an ADU ordinance, and authorized acquisition of right-of-way parcels for SW 30th Avenue; votes ranged from unanimous to 3–2.
The City of Newberry on Feb. 9 recorded several formal actions across land use and property items.
Ordinance No. 2025-84 (small-scale future land use map amendment) changed the future land use for roughly 0.72 acres at the intersection of Northwest 3rd Avenue and Northwest 251st Street from residential low density (4 dwelling units per acre) to residential high density (20 dwelling units per acre). The planning and zoning board had recommended adoption; the commission adopted the ordinance on second reading by roll-call vote, 3–2 (aye: Maison, Long, Clark; nay: Farnsworth, Coleman). Commissioner Farnsworth said he opposed putting multifamily units in a single-family area and raised concerns about two‑story townhomes overlooking backyards.
On the companion rezoning (Ordinance No. 2025-85), which would change the zoning from RSF-2 (residential single family) to RMF-2 (residential multifamily) on the same parcel, the commission conducted a quasi‑judicial second reading. Participants were sworn, disclosures were noted as none, and staff said no new evidence had been presented since the first reading. The motion to adopt the rezoning passed 4–1 (yes: Maison, Long, Clark, Coleman; no: Farnsworth).
The commission also approved a title correction to Ordinance No. 2025-74 (amendments to Appendix B land development regulations related to accessory dwelling units). City staff said the change was to the ordinance title only and did not alter substantive code language; the item passed unanimously on second reading.
On a separate agenda item, the commission approved Resolution No. 2026-07 authorizing acquisition of right-of-way for Southwest 30th Avenue between State Road 27/41 and Southwest 202nd Street. Staff said this action covers three parcels (the first of five staff has terms to acquire this year) and that the complete corridor involves about 26 parcels. Commissioners discussed the per‑parcel appraisal process, potential timing (multi‑year depending on budget allocations), and the possibility of accelerating acquisitions if development requires improvements. The resolution passed unanimously.
All votes and related documents were recorded on the public record during the Feb. 9 meeting.
