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Planning Commission approves rezoning at 710 South Hawthorne
Summary
The Independence Planning Commission voted 7–0 to rezone a 6,970‑square‑foot lot at 710 South Hawthorne from high‑density residential to single‑family R‑6 after a staff presentation and no public opposition.
The Independence Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for a vacant lot at 710 South Hawthorne on March 24, 2026, voting 7–0 to change the property from a high‑density residential plan unit development to R‑6 single‑family residential.
City staff described the 6,970‑square‑foot parcel and its World War II–era bungalow, saying the property had lost legal nonconforming status and that the surrounding neighborhood is predominately single‑family in use. “Staff recommends approval of this rezoning,” staff told the commission during the presentation.
Staff noted the city’s comprehensive plan envisions residential neighborhood uses for the area and said the lot sits near commercial corridors along Highway 24 and a mix of multifamily further from the site. Commissioners asked staff about the condition of the house and whether the property had demolition or rehabilitation plans; staff said the owner has a permit to rehabilitate but that the permit was frozen pending the rezoning decision.
No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition during the public hearing. After a brief round of commissioner questions, the commission closed the public hearing and approved the rezoning by a unanimous voice vote.
The commission did not attach additional conditions beyond the standard zoning procedures; staff said permit, setback and construction requirements would apply once the zoning change is effective. The decision was announced as case number 261003 and recorded as passed 7–0. The commission moved on to the evening’s short‑term rental agenda items following the vote.
