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Fulton City Council approves two rezonings to expand housing; two more advance
Summary
At its March 24 meeting the City of Fulton approved emergency ordinances rezoning 606 Churchill Drive and three Chestnut Heights lots from R-1 to R-2 to expand housing options; two commercial-to-commercial rezonings on St. Louis Avenue were advanced to later readings after developer presentations and a Planning & Zoning recommendation.
The City of Fulton Council on March 24 adopted two emergency ordinances that reclassify multiple parcels to R-2 residential zoning, moves the council said are intended to increase housing opportunities.
Acting Mayor Bill Hinchie presided as the council voted to adopt Bill No. 1779, rezoning 606 Churchill Drive from R-1 to R-2, and Bill No. 1780, rezoning Lots 4, 5 and 6 of the Chestnut Heights Subdivision on Easy Street from R-1 to R-2. Both measures passed on final vote 7-0 with Councilman Alan Combs absent.
Supporters during the public hearing urged the council to approve the changes as a way to address a local housing shortage. Tamara Tateosian, director of the Callaway Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the Churchill Drive rezoning and described expanded housing options as important for workforce recruitment and local economic development. Kimberly Barnes, a Fulton resident, told the council employers are having difficulty recruiting and retaining workers because of limited housing availability. Lori Twillman, president of the Callaway Chamber board, also voiced support, noting challenges young families face finding housing in the community.
The council also heard proposals on St. Louis Avenue. Kurt Daniels of Cochran Engineering presented a proposed Club Car Wash and advised the council that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for the 208 St. Louis Avenue rezoning from C-1 to C-2; nearby resident David McDaniel spoke in favor as a representative of the property owner. A separate request for 216 St. Louis Avenue received no public opposition at the hearing. Both matters (Bill Nos. 1781 and 1782) were read and scheduled for additional readings at a future meeting rather than emergency adoption.
Council members said the R-2 classifications better align with surrounding properties and community needs. The council’s votes on the two adopted rezoning ordinances were recorded by roll call at the meeting. The council is scheduled to reconvene on April 14, when the remaining St. Louis Avenue rezonings will return for further consideration.
