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Commission debates rezoning at 602 West 2nd amid conflict‑of‑interest concerns
Summary
Planning staff recommended rezoning 602 West 2nd Ave from C3C to CR to allow duplex construction; commissioners questioned whether a sitting commissioner stands to benefit. The applicant's attorney said the applicant followed legal advice and disclosed his interest; commissioners asked staff and HUD for clarifications before final action.
Planning staff told the Albany City Commission that a 0.18‑acre parcel at 602 West 2nd Avenue is incorrectly shown on the zoning map as CR but should be C3C, and recommended rezoning it from C3C (commercial business district conditional) to CR (community residential) so a duplex could be built. The staff presentation cited the city’s comprehensive plan and noted adjacent parcels are already zoned for residential use.
Commissioners pressed staff and the applicant about whether the request represented an improper benefit to a sitting commissioner. One commissioner said the parcel’s…
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