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Council approves first reading to rezone West Jackson Street property despite planning commission objection
Summary
On July 7 the Shelbyville City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to rezone a 5.27-acre portion of property at 933 West Jackson Street from light industrial (I-1) to medium-density residential (R-3) over an unfavorable planning-commission recommendation, voting 4-2.
The Shelbyville City Council on July 7 approved on first reading an ordinance rezoning a 5.27-acre portion of a property at 933 West Jackson Street (tax map and parcel cited on the record) from I-1 (light industrial) to R-3 (medium-density residential), despite an unfavorable recommendation from the planning commission.
Why it matters: the planning commission reported three concerns that prompted its unfavorable recommendation: substantial flooding on part of the site (a life-safety issue under state law), split zoning and spot zoning. A planning-commission member reiterated those issues during council debate and urged deference to the commission's deliberations.
What happened at the meeting: attorney Steven Emmett, representing property owners Michael Drew and Courtney Clardy, told council the application had checked the required boxes and asked for rezoning so the owners could proceed to the design phase. Several council members said design and permitting (including elevation and stormwater requirements) would address flood and construction issues at the development stage; other council members emphasized respect for planning-commission findings. After debate the council voted to approve the ordinance on first reading by roll call (motion passed, recorded as "4 yes, 2 no").
Details and follow-up: the ordinance was introduced with exhibit references (site description, deed and concept plan). The council noted that additional approvals, design work and permitting will be required before building can occur, and that floodplain/elevation matters must be resolved at the permit/design stage. The planning commission's unfavorable recommendation and its stated rationale remain in the record and will be part of the administrative history if the ordinance proceeds to second reading.
Next steps: the record shows only a first-reading approval; a subsequent reading and final vote will be required to adopt the rezoning. Council members and the planning department will continue to coordinate on design/permitting conditions.
