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Independence council adopts rezoning to let McDonald property allow residential use
Summary
On third reading the Independence City Council unanimously rezoned the McDonald property from Manufacturing Two (M-2) to C-2 commercial to permit residential development; planning and zoning recommended approval and the council authorized the mayor to sign the ordinance.
The Independence City Council on its third and final reading adopted an ordinance that changes the McDonald property zoning from Manufacturing Two (M-2) to C-2 commercial, allowing residential uses that the M-2 district prohibits.
The presiding officer opened the third reading, noting planning and zoning had reviewed the proposal and forwarded it with a recommendation to approve. Council members referenced prior hearings: an April 27 public hearing and a second reading on May 11. Staff said the rezoning would permit the owner to add residential units where M-2 zoning would not allow housing.
Council members asked whether the property had been purchased and discussed nearby parcels’ zoning; the presiding officer and staff said surrounding properties included commercial and agricultural designations compatible with C-2 zoning. There was no further public comment, and the council voted to adopt the ordinance and authorized the mayor to sign. The vote was recorded as 7-0 in favor.
Adoption of the ordinance updates chapter 170 of the city zoning regulations and clears the way for the property owner to pursue residential development subject to any applicable site-plan and building-review processes required after rezoning.
The council did not attach additional conditions as part of the ordinance vote; any future building permits or development agreements for housing would follow standard review procedures required by the city.
