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Benton City Council approves rezoning for 7th Street parcel amid resident safety and traffic concerns
Summary
The council approved ZC24-2 to rezone an 11.51-acre parcel on east 7th Street from Suburban to R2 medium-density residential, clearing the way for an applicant’s plan for roughly 20 duplex buildings (about 40 dwellings). Residents raised concerns about traffic, evacuation routes and emergency response; city staff said infrastructure reviews remain required before construction.
The Benton City Council voted Jan. 21, 2025, to approve ZC24-2, a rezoning request to change an 11.51-acre parcel on the east side of 7th Street from Suburban to R2 (medium‑density residential). The motion carried on a council voice vote after a closed‑record appeal and council deliberation.
The planning director summarized the file and reminded the council that a rezoning alone does not authorize building: any future subdivision or construction must meet the comprehensive plan, state and local review processes and agency conditions. The director said the parcel’s current use — a single-family residence — would remain permitted under R2 and…
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