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Committee recommends commercial‑compatibility overlays for Buchanan Street despite takings concerns

Metropolitan Council Planning & Zoning Committee · March 17, 2026
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Summary

The committee removed two Buchanan Street overlay bills from consent, debated timing because of pending state legislation that could establish compensation for land‑use changes, rejected a two‑meeting deferral and ultimately recommended approval of BL2025‑1168 and BL2025‑1169 by unanimous votes, 9–0.

The Planning & Zoning Committee recommended approval of two ordinances applying commercial‑compatibility overlays to sections of Buchanan Street after an extended discussion about legal timing and public outreach.

Sponsor Council member Taylor was not present; Council member Campbell said she would sign on and described earlier community meetings that showed support.…

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