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Commission approves Allison Road parcel rezoning to NR3 despite staff preference for mixed‑use zone
Summary
A parcel at Allison Road and Walterscheid Boulevard was rezoned from AG to NR3 after staff noted the future land‑use map favors mixed‑use business (MUB); commissioners approved NR3 and discussed arterial traffic implications.
The commission approved rezoning a parcel northwest of West Allison Road and Walter Scheid Boulevard from agricultural (AG) to NR3 (neighborhood residential, high density). Morgan Dennis presented staff analysis noting the future land‑use map designates the site as mixed‑use commercial and that MUB would better align with that map, but staff concluded NR3 still meets the review criteria and recommended approval.
Applicant representative John Sayers said the developer had engaged multiple parties about potential uses but had no plan to build a work camp or similar uses; he recommended NR3 to keep the parcel consistent with nearby zoning. Commissioners discussed road classifications and connectivity; staff engineering confirmed Allison is a major collector and Walter Scheid is a minor arterial. The motion to approve the rezoning passed on roll call.
