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Central Avenue rezoning for parking paused after neighbors raise noise and turtle concerns; applicant to refile
Summary
A proposed small‑scale land‑use amendment to allow parking at 1115 Central Ave drew neighbor objections about noise, lighting and turtles; the applicant agreed to explore downzoning alternatives (GC→TC + special exception for parking) and staff was directed to place a refined proposal on the July agenda.
The board discussed a proposed small‑scale future land‑use amendment May 5 for a 5,000‑square‑foot lot at 1115 Central Avenue to create a formal parking area intended to support a nearby seafood/steak restaurant and fish market.
Clay Urban, representing the applicant (Zeb, Cohen & Associates), described a conceptual plan that would formalize seasonal parking currently used informally and add landscaping buffers, and he emphasized the concept was preliminary: “We’re trying to work through with your staff to comply with your…
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