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Council postpones land‑use and zoning requests for 514 N. 11th St.
Summary
A request by Jorge Moreno to change a 0.14‑acre parcel at 514 N. 11th St. from general commercial to low‑density residential and to rezone to R‑1 was postponed indefinitely so staff can study adjacent properties and perform additional outreach to potentially protect current residents and businesses.
Staff presented a request from owner/applicant Jorge Moreno to amend the future land use map and rezone 514 North 11th Street from general commercial to low‑density residential to allow construction of a single‑family home. Ryan Velook explained the property sits amid residential uses on the north and south but remains designated general commercial on the future land use map.
Multiple council members expressed concern about spot‑zoning, the effect on setbacks and screening, and the impact on neighbors and nearby businesses that purchased property knowing it was commercial. Jorge Moreno said he intends to build a four‑bedroom house (approximately 1,900 square feet) to sell, not to live there. After discussion the council moved to postpone the FLUP amendment and the corresponding rezoning request indefinitely so staff can notify and consult adjacent property owners and analyze broader block implications.
The motions to postpone were made and seconded by council members and the council carried both motions. Staff said a city‑initiated rezoning of the broader area is being studied and would likely return to council in early 2026 for further consideration.
