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Gardner council approves multiple rezoning ordinances for housing, school sites and a Popeyes location
Summary
The Gardner City Council approved five rezoning ordinances and accepted related plats, clearing the way for duplex and single‑family subdivisions, a 2,700‑sq‑ft Popeyes with dual drive‑throughs, a new elementary school site and a school service center. Residents raised traffic, storm‑safety and habitat concerns during public comment.
The Gardner City Council voted to adopt five ordinances that approve multiple rezoning requests and accept associated plat dedications, moving forward several residential, commercial and school projects.
The council approved ordinance 2856 to reauthorize a preliminary development plan for Meadows of Aspen Creek, allowing a 17.59‑acre duplex development totaling 66 dwelling units and accepting right‑of‑way and easements on final plat 25‑304‑09. Staff told the council the plan revives an earlier developer proposal paused by financing and market conditions; Judd Clawson of Phelps Engineering said the applicant intends to build the duplex portion now and file the single‑family portion later.
Council also approved ordinance 2857 to rezone 75.85 acres at the north side of 167th Street (the 4 Corners Village proposal) from county rural (RUR) to city R‑1 single‑family zoning, reflecting a preliminary plat showing roughly 212 detached lots with minimum lot widths around 70 feet; the council…
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