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Commission approves rezoning for Dixon Locket Project in historic neighborhood
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to rezone two small parcels in the historic Colored Edition subdivision from Agriculture/Open Space to Single‑Family Suburban to allow applicants to build homes; staff had recommended approval after a prior future land‑use amendment by council.
The commission voted Aug. 3 to approve a rezoning request for approximately 0.71 acres at 1304 and 1312 Taylor Avenue, a property the staff packet identified as part of the historic Colored Edition subdivision. Cleveland, the city planner presenting the item, said the parcels were replatted in 2023 and that a future land‑use map amendment (from parks/open space to traditional neighborhood) had been approved by City Council in May 2026.
"Good evening chair and commissions. My name is, Cleveland, planner with the city. The item before you is the proposed rezoning for 2 properties located within the historic colored subdivision," Cleveland told the commission, summarizing why staff recommended rezoning to Single‑Family Suburban to align lot sizes and enable the applicants to build homes.
Commission discussion covered how existing commercial uses in the area are grandfathered nonconforming uses and how the proposed rezoning fits the community goal to restore a residential neighborhood. Commissioners closed the public hearing, moved to approve the rezoning, and the motion passed by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
What happens next: rezoning approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission is a recommendation; the item proceeds according to the city's legislative process as required in the city's UDC and procedural rules.
