Planning commission approves two residential rezonings at Adrian and Bates drives

The Springfield Municipal Regional Planning Commission approved two residential rezoning requests on March 5, 2026.

Adrian Drive (1300 Adrian Drive) Staff presented a request to rezone approximately 0.41 acres at 1300 Adrian Drive from RS10 (medium-density single-family) to R7 (higher-density residential). Staff told commissioners that utilities and roadway access are available, the future land use map designates the area for high-density residential, and no public objections were received. Staff recommended approval. Commissioners asked brief clarifying questions about lot frontages; a motion to approve carried in the roll-call vote (transcript reports "Motion passes 8-1").

Bates Drive (200 Bates Drive) Staff then introduced a rezoning request for about 0.45 acres at 200 Bates Drive from RS10 to R7. Staff said the lot exceeds the minimum size for higher-density development, utilities are available, and the future land use map supports the request. No public objections were recorded. The commission approved the rezoning by roll-call vote (transcript reports "Motion passes 8-0").

What this means Both approvals change the zoning districts for the parcels to allow higher residential densities in accordance with staff findings and the city’s future land use map; any future subdivision or construction would remain subject to full subdivision and building review and permitting.

Next steps Approved rezonings allow applicants to pursue subdivision and site-plan review. The planning office will record the adopted zoning changes in the official land-use records and notify applicants.