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Council denies rezone request for Van Born property after owner testimony
Summary
After extended public testimony and planning discussion, the Taylor City Council voted to deny a rezoning request for 21111 Van Born. Owner representative Conrad Shewey argued the site is suitable for light industrial I-1 use, but councilors concluded the existing zoning and overlay constraints warranted denial.
The Taylor City Council on Monday denied a request to rezone portions of parcels at 21111 Van Born from their current classification to I‑1 (light industrial). The motion to deny followed a lengthy public hearing in which the property owner’s representative argued the site already meets setback standards and is suitable for continued industrial use.
Conrad Shewey, who said he represents the property owner CORE BKG Van Born LLC, told the council the requested I‑1 rezoning is a practical fit for the building once Ford vacates and said the Gateway overlay’s retail/mixed‑use vision has “no market for that type of product.” He added, “We meet all those requirements today,” and asked the council to approve the straight rezone. Planning staff and councilmembers exchanged questions about infrastructure capacity, conditional rezoning and how the overlay would apply on reoccupancy.
Council discussion focused on whether the overlay district or conditional rezoning pathways provided a feasible development solution. A planning consultant noted conditional rezoning could be possible for a specific project, while the owner’s representative said the overlay blocked conditional options. After members debated market viability, buffers, and precedent, the council voted to deny the rezoning request.
The denial leaves the property under its current zoning. The owner may pursue conditional rezoning tied to a specific development proposal or other legal avenues outlined by staff. The planning office indicated a legal description and follow-up materials would be provided to finalize recordkeeping for the action.
