Council holds over R-2 rezoning for 13630 Grant Street after 4-2 vote to read in title only

A first-reading rezoning petition to change 198 acres at 13630 Grant Street from R-1A to R-2 residential zoning was read in title only and held for a second reading after a 4-2 council vote on March 2.

Developer Michael Herbers discussed revisions to prior plans intended to increase lot sizes. Planning Administrator Josh Watson summarized staff notes and said the Planning Commission had issued an unfavorable recommendation by a 4-3 vote on Feb. 23. Council member Andrew Kyres moved to read Ordinance No. 2026-03-07 in title only and hold it for the second reading while adopting the new findings of fact offered by the petitioner; the motion passed 4-2 (ayes: Kyres, Clemons, Sauerman, Jeffries; nays: Evorik, Bryan).

Council members and the public raised questions about duplexes, townhomes and multi-family options under R-2, the proposed minimum lot size (80 by 80 feet / 7,200 sq. ft.), and the process for seeking variances through the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mayor Land and members emphasized that variances and infrastructure improvements would require separate approvals before construction could proceed.

Why it matters: The vote preserves the council’s option to consider the petition a second time while signaling substantive concern among members and the Planning Commission. If advanced, the rezone could change housing types allowed on a large tract of previously annexed land.

What’s next: The item will return for a second reading and additional staff reports; variances would need BZA approval before any subdivision or development could proceed.

This account draws on council discussion and the Planning Commission record noted during the meeting.