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Council approves rezoning of 1601 East First Street to light industrial
Summary
The Tea City Council adopted Ordinance 333 to rezone 1601 East First Street from R-1 single-family residential to I-1 light industrial; the motion passed 5–0 with Councilmember Lynn DeYoung recorded as ‘present’ after raising traffic and infrastructure concerns.
The Tea City Council approved Ordinance 333 on Jan. 5, 2026, rezoning the property at 1601 East First Street from R-1 (single-family residential) to I-1 (light industrial). The motion (26-04), moved by Aaron Otten and seconded by Josh Chapman, carried with five AYE votes (Ruby Zuraff, Josh Chapman, Aaron Otten, Terry Woessner and James Erck); Councilmember Lynn DeYoung was recorded as present and noted concerns about traffic and potential infrastructure damage.
Proponents argued the industrial zoning would allow light industrial uses compatible with nearby development; opponents had raised infrastructure and traffic impacts. The ordinance changes the Official Zoning Map as described in Ordinance 333 and concludes the second reading. The Council did not attach additional conditions or a mitigation plan in the motion. The rezoning takes effect as prescribed by city ordinance and the related permitting process will follow for any future development.
