Council retains 40-foot buffer after developer seeks smaller setback

During new-business discussion on May 5, the council reviewed a proposal from Jeremy Jensen to shrink the buffer between commercial and residential zoning on Lots 7 & 8, Block 4, Grandview from 40 feet to 12 feet. Council members discussed why the 40-foot barrier was decided upon originally and ultimately voted to keep the 40-foot buffer in place. The motion to retain the 40-foot barrier was made by Laura Petersen, seconded by Kristi Drey; the minutes show five ayes and one abstention (Alex Hamilton).