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Commissioners approve rezoning for 504 East 7th Street to allow two duplexes
Summary
The commission approved Ordinance 18-18 to rezone 504 E. 7th St. from R-1 to R-2 so the owner can place two duplexes on a single parcel; staff said the planning commission recommended approval and cited financing that requires single ownership for five years.
The Goodland City Commission approved Ordinance 18-18 on a motion from a commissioner to rezone 504 East 7th Street from R-1 to R-2, a change staff said will allow the owner to place two duplexes on a single parcel.
City staff told commissioners the planning commission recommended approval after reviewing neighborhood character, consistency with the comprehensive plan and utility adequacy. “The basic reason is, because of the financing that the property owner has, he needs to keep ownership for 5 years,” the city manager said, explaining why the owner wants both duplexes under one parcel rather than separate lots.
An applicant who described the property said the site is adjacent to existing multifamily zoning and commercial areas, and that the parcel was largely vacant. Commissioners expressed support, thanking staff and the planning commission for the review, and moved to approve the ordinance; a roll call vote followed and the motion passed.
The ordinance amends the zoning designation for the listed parcel from single-family (R-1) to multifamily (R-2). The planning commission’s recommendation and the city manager’s presentation were the principal materials cited in the discussion. The commission did not add conditions to the rezoning at the meeting.
The change is intended to increase housing options and tax base; staff noted the area already contains multifamily developments and that utilities are available. The commission moved on to the next agenda item after approval.
