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Residents press council to reject rezoning at 1801 Nicholas Drive; first-reading motion fails 0-6
Summary
After several Moreland neighbors urged the board to preserve residential zoning, the Springfield Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 0-6 on March 17 to fail Ordinance 26-11, a first-reading request to rezone 1801 Nicholas Drive from RS-10 to Commercial Services.
On March 17, residents from the Moreland neighborhood urged the Springfield Board of Mayor and Aldermen to deny a request to rezone two lots at 1801 Nicholas Drive, and the council voted 0-6 to fail the ordinance on first reading.
Multiple neighbors said commercial zoning would increase traffic and safety risks. Amy Gallagher of 2201 Masters Drive told the board, "Rezoning this property would only escalate those problems." Tim Parker said heavy traffic already threatens walkers and runners in the neighborhood and warned a new bank or other commercial use would further…
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