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Jacksonville council grants appeal to allow large self‑storage project despite neighborhood opposition
Summary
The council voted 12‑5 to grant an appeal and approve a minor modification (item 2026‑0107) authorizing a large storage facility in a residential PUD; neighbors and at least one council member argued the project is incompatible with the surrounding community.
The Jacksonville City Council voted to grant an appeal and approve a minor modification that will allow a large self‑storage development in a residential area, a decision that drew sustained public opposition and at least one recorded council dissent.
The contested item, 2026‑0107, had been denied by the city planning commission and later amended by the Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) committee to grant approval. At the council meeting, Vice President Howland and Councilwoman Clark Murray disclosed ex parte communications with the applicant’s agent, Michael…
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