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Edinburg council approves rezoning after debate over required variances
Summary
The Edinburg City Council approved a rezoning request for a residential development after debate about density and likely variances, even though city staff had recommended denial. Council and developers said they will continue working with staff on design and variances before preliminary plat approval.
Edinburg — The City Council voted to approve a rezoning request for a proposed residential development after an extended discussion about density, necessary variances and the timing of zoning decisions.
City staff told the council the land-use change was not the preferred option, saying the parcel’s proposed density and street layout would likely require several variances, including reduced street width and other design waivers. The staff recommendation against rezoning was cited repeatedly during…
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