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Council reopens Randall Park zoning decision, debates NR vs. GR as Century Code is adopted
Summary
Council reconsidered a recent amendment to rezone part of Randall Park from NR to GR after staff provided new nonconformity counts; the motion to reconsider passed 7–4, the subsequent amendment vote to move NR to GR failed 5–6, and the council adopted the Century Code package as presented by staff.
Council took extended public debate and multiple procedural steps before adopting a comprehensive Century Code land-development package that updates Titles 17–19 of the code.
Planner Noel summarized the package and noted no staff amendments were received. Several council members focused on one contested amendment that would change a portion of the Randall Park neighborhood from NR (neighborhood residential) to GR (general residential). Councilmember Miller moved to reconsider the amendment after staff provided data showing the change would increase the number of nonconforming lots from 13 to 31 within the proposed boundary. City Attorney Nick confirmed a motion to reconsider was timely and in order under the council’s adopted parliamentary guidance.
The motion to reconsider passed 7–4, returning the council to a re-vote on the Brewster/Serrano amendment. When the amendment was re-voted it failed (5–6), preserving the staff-recommended zoning in most areas. After additional motions and questions about public notice and future comp-plan updates, the Century Code ordinances were adopted on a unanimous roll call. During debate council members cited competing goals: avoiding proliferation of nonconforming lots and preserving neighborhood character versus promoting more flexible housing choices and compact development.
Council members and staff also discussed process: Planner Noel said staff lacked time to fully analyze all parcel-level ramifications ahead of the earlier vote and recommended bringing large policy shifts into the upcoming comprehensive-plan update for broader public notice.
