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Residents urge council to delay sale of residential lots amid traffic and noise concerns
Summary
Gladstone residents opposed a proposal to sell Block 2 lots for storage-unit development, recommending the City consider alternate commercial lots (Block 28) and delay action until a full council is seated after the June election.
A proposed sale of Block 2, Lots 9–11 to Lanet and Steve Scherr prompted several attending residents to oppose the use of the lots for storage units, citing concerns about increased traffic and noise in a residential area. Councilmembers and staff noted the KC Club has expressed future interest in owning the lots if they are sold, and discussed Block 28 on the west side of town (commercially zoned) as a more suitable alternative.
City Building Inspector Mel Zent noted that Block 28, while commercially zoned, would require a Conditional Use Permit for certain uses. A citizen recommended delaying any final decision until after the June election when a full council is expected to be seated; the Council agreed and took no action at the meeting. City Auditor Maria Kolling was directed to contact the Scherrs to propose Block 28 instead of Block 2.
Separately, Deb Cassezza inquired about purchasing Block 25, Lots 7–9 to extend her yard; the Council saw no issue with soliciting bids for those lots and City Attorney Christina Wenko will prepare a resolution for the May meeting that may be amended to include additional lots if desired.
