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Commission moves to rezone 21 parcels from commercial to residential to match neighborhood character
Summary
A city-initiated rezoning would convert 21 properties (about 4.34 acres) from Commercial C3 to Residential RD-5 to reflect existing detached-dwelling patterns; staff reported mixed feedback including a nine-signature opposition packet, and commissioners discussed buffers and redevelopment triggers before recommending approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council consider rezoning 21 parcels totaling about 4.335 acres from Commercial District C3 to Residential District RD-5 in the Mitchell/Lawrence/Cabot area.
Benjamin Johnson, city project planner, said the request is part of the commission's plan of work to align zoning with existing land uses and future land-use recommendations. Johnson told the commission that staff mailed 67 public notifications, received a packet with nine property-owner signatures opposing the change and one additional emailed comment; he also noted one property owner who owns four properties voiced support.
Commissioners asked staff about practical effects such as the application of the no-development buffer where commercial and residential abut, whether a parking-lot owner would be affected and how nonconforming uses would be treated after a fire or demolition. Johnson explained nonconforming structures may be repaired under the nonconforming-use section up to 60 percent of appraised value but would require conditional-use review if rebuilt beyond that threshold.
After discussion — including options to exclude a single parcel from the city-initiated rezoning if needed — the commission voted to recommend approval to City Council. The commission noted the council will have discretion and that rezoning is intended to allow by-right residential redevelopment where appropriate.
