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Commission approves downtown land‑use amendment and multiple rezones, including city parcels
Summary
The commission approved a future‑land‑use map amendment from Medium Density Residential to Central Business District and several rezoning requests (including city‑owned parcels and a Caliber Nebraska LLC site) to align zoning with downtown development patterns; staff said the changes are consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The Planning Commission approved a future land‑use map amendment (2026‑02) to change a site near North Railroad Street and Avenue B from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Central Business District (CBD), and separately approved rezoning of the subject parcels from M‑1 (Limited Industrial) to CBD at the request of Caliber Nebraska LLC.
Craig Bennett said the parcels (Lots 308–315, original town of Kearny Junction) are contiguous with CBD designations and that rezoning to CBD will reduce intensity compared with M‑1 and facilitate downtown‑style development. Melissa, city planner, told commissioners the proposed FLU amendment and rezoning are compatible with adjacent zoning and consistent with the 2016 comprehensive plan; staff recommended approval and the motions carried on roll call.
Commissioners also approved a separate rezoning (2026‑12) to convert several city‑owned M‑1 parcels (including addresses on Avenue B, Avenue A and PID 6101570) to CBD; Melissa noted there is no specific redevelopment planned now but that consistent zoning was appropriate for city properties such as the law‑enforcement center parking area. All motions passed on roll call.
