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Commission considers zoning code updates and two rezoning cases; staff flags Plan Hamilton compliance issues
Summary
Clerical zoning changes to replace RPA references with Hamilton County Planning Department were presented; two rezoning requests (5502 Pearl Street and 11254 Old East Brandard Road) were discussed, with staff noting one did not comply with Plan Hamilton and recommending an alternative zone (R3MD) for the other to limit height and preserve triplex intent.
On June 3 the commission heard a series of planning and zoning items, including clerical code updates and two rezoning requests.
Resolutions 626-45 and 626-46 are administrative updates to the Hamilton County zoning regulations that replace references to the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) with the Hamilton County Planning Department as part of a transition. Planning staff described these as clerical changes to maps and code references.
Resolution 626-47 would rezone 5502 Pearl Street from R5 (single‑wide manufactured home district) to R3 (multifamily residential). Planning staff said the item had been heard by the planning commission, which recommended denial because the proposal "does not comply with Plan Hamilton," and staff advised the commission of that recommendation.
Resolution 626-48 seeks to rezone 11254 Old East Brandard Road from a rural residential district (R2A) to C2 (local business). Staff explained the applicant’s stated intent is to build a triplex and recommended approving a more tailored zone (R3MD) rather than full R3 to limit height and reduce the risk of higher‑density development; staff also noted site‑fit concerns and the potential need for setback variances if the applicant pursues the proposed site plan.
Commissioner Graham clarified that Plan Hamilton has been approved by the planning commission but has not yet been adopted by the county commission, reminding colleagues that planning staff will view cases through the planning commission’s adopted recommendation but the county commission retains final approval authority.
