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Salem City planning board recommends subdivision at 803 East Center and R‑3 rezoning for Roosevelt parcel contingent on annexation
Summary
The Salem City Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend a subdivision of 803 East Center Street and to recommend R‑3 zoning and plat approval for a 14.36‑acre Roosevelt Street parcel, with those approvals contingent on annexation by the Board of Aldermen.
The Salem City Planning and Zoning Board on Tuesday recommended that the city council accept a subdivision application for 803 East Center Street and agreed to recommend R‑3 zoning and subdivision‑plat approval for a separate 14.36‑acre parcel on the north side of West Roosevelt, all contingent on annexation where noted.
The recommendations came after public comment and presentations from the applicant and staff. Mike Goady, the owner of the 803 Center property, told the board he planned to sell the existing house and subdivide roughly half an acre for a starter home, saying the change would “add more revenue to the city and more people in the neighborhood.” Brady, the applicant for the Roosevelt parcel, described plans to begin with single‑family lots along Roosevelt while leaving the northern edge open for two‑family or multifamily options.
Why it matters: the board framed both items as infill housing opportunities. Board members repeatedly said Salem needs more housing and supported actions intended to speed development while preserving flexibility for future phases. Staff emphasized that the 14.36‑acre parcel is not yet annexed and that the zoning and plat approvals were recommended to the Board of Aldermen on the condition the property is annexed.
Details of the decisions: the board moved, seconded and voted to recommend the 803 East Center subdivision to the city council. For the Roosevelt parcel the board voted to recommend R‑3 zoning to the council and to recommend acceptance of the subdivision plat to the Board of Aldermen; staff explained both actions were contingent on formal annexation by the aldermen before final city approvals.
Quotes and context: Mike Goady said the half‑acre lot “would be a nice little starter home to be built there” and argued filling vacant lots would “promote the city by new housing and increase revenue.” Staff clarified that single‑family homes are permitted in R‑3 zoning, which was part of the rationale for recommending R‑3 for the Roosevelt parcel.
What happens next: the recommendations will go to the city council/Board of Aldermen for formal consideration; the Roosevelt parcel’s zoning and plat approval depend on successful annexation. The board did not set a specific council date during the meeting.
