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Council hears first reading on rezone at 2375 Shaker Lane to allow townhomes
Summary
Council reviewed a rezone request from Shaker Square LLC to change about 4.69 acres at 2375 Shaker Lane from General Business to R6 Residential to allow a townhome development; the Plan Commission recommended approval 7-0 and the ordinance was read on first reading with a July 13 second reading scheduled.
Ben, a city staff presenter, summarized a rezone application from Shaker Square LLC for a roughly 4.69-acre parcel at 2375 Shaker Lane. The property was shown on a 1998 master plan as intended for future development; changes to the city's zoning map over time left the parcel in a General Business district that no longer allows multi-family by right. The applicant seeks R6 Residential zoning to permit townhomes and related residential uses.
Ben said the petition went before the Lebanon Plan Commission, which conducted a public hearing on June 15 and voted 7-0 to forward a favorable recommendation to the council. Brad Neely, representing the petitioner, spoke briefly to confirm the parcel is a single vacant 4.7-acre lot and the proposal would extend the prior Shaker Square development to the south.
Councilors asked clarifying questions about access (primary access would be through the existing Shaker Square development to the north; emergency access through the commercial center was conceptual only) and whether units would be for sale or rent (the petitioner indicated they would likely be for rent). A council member disclosed residency within the broader Shaker Villas subdivision but stated no financial interest; the item proceeded as a first reading. Rob read Ordinance 2026-21 on first reading; council plans second reading and further consideration at its July 13 meeting.
