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Commission recommends cleanup rezoning to MR36 for four parcels after Moon Properties change
Summary
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended city‑initiated rezoning of four remaining single‑family/duplex parcels to multifamily residential 36 (MR36) as a cleanup following a prior Moon Properties comp‑plan change; one commissioner voted against the final motion in a later related vote (7–1 in final tally). A property owner asked why the change was initiated now.
City planning staff told the Plan Commission the rezoning request for properties at 2565 Whitsell Avenue, 22 and 38 Meriden Road, and 2628 Whitsell Avenue is a cleanup action following the Moon Properties comprehensive‑plan amendment and rezone. Staff said leaving the four parcels as single‑family/duplex would create spot zoning, so MR36 is recommended to make land use consistent across the area.
Property owner Michael Ports attended and questioned the timing and motives behind the rezoning, describing past efforts to pursue rezonings and expressing concern that the change now appeared to come from interests other than long‑standing residents. Staff answered that the request was city‑initiated to align the parcels with the updated land‑use map and that single‑ and two‑family uses would remain permitted by right under MR36.
Commissioners asked technical questions about whether the rezoning would affect homeowners’ ability to add small improvements (decks, permits) and were told it would not. After discussion, the Plan Commission voted to recommend approval; the record shows the motion carried 7–1.
The rezoning recommendation will move forward as part of the city’s formal legislative review process; staff emphasized that existing single‑family and duplex uses would still be allowed by right under the new district.
