1425 Kingston Drive rezone
Rezone of about 1.56 acres, a former church site, from R-1-10 to R-1-8 for a 10-lot single-family subdivision with homes near $650,000. The Planning Commission recommended approval Dec. 3, 2025 and the Council approved it 7-0 on Feb. 17, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-1).
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- 1425 Kingston Drive
- Size
- 1.56 acres
- Homes
- 10
- Applicant
- Gary Cannon
Every hearing and vote
February 3, 2026 · City Council
Proposed rezone at 1425 Kingston Drive
Discussed
Gary Cannon asks to rezone about 1.56 acres, a former church site now demolished, from R-1-10 to R-1-8 for a 10-lot single-family subdivision. The Planning Commission recommended approval Dec. 3, 2025. Mr. Cannon expects homes to sell for $600,000 to $750,000 and said five neighbors voiced support at the commission. The item moves to Feb. 17.
February 17, 2026 · City Council
Zone change at 1425 Kingston Drive: agenda discussion
Discussed
Assistant Executive Director Steve Burton said rezoning from R-1-10 to R-1-8 could allow 10 lots rather than eight; most nearby land is R-1-10 but the site adjoins R-1-8. Vice Chair Dave Graf noted more homes on the same infrastructure can add affordability, and members discussed a constituent email on traffic on Polk Street.
February 17, 2026 · City Council
Ordinance 2026-1: rezone at 1425 Kingston Drive from R-1-10 to R-1-8
Approved · 7-0
The Council rezoned about 1.56 acres, a former church site split between R-1-10 on the north and R-1-8 on the south, to R-1-8 for a 10-lot single-family subdivision. Petitioner Gary Cannon expects homes near $650,000, said they are likely to be owner-occupied, and offered a development agreement requiring owner occupancy. Planning Director Barton Brierley said staff and the Planning Commission did not recommend an owner-occupancy requirement for 8,000-square-foot lots. Council Member Alicia Washington asked about Planning Commissioner Rick Southwick, who is a business partner of the petitioner; Brierley confirmed he recused himself and left the room for the commission's discussion and vote and would have to abstain from later action. Washington asked that transmittals note recusals. Four speakers supported adding single-family homes; four neighbors opposed reduced lot sizes and questioned developer motives. Chair Richard Hyer called the project a step toward the city's shortfall in single-family housing.
- Applicant: Gary Cannon
- Acres: about 1.56
- Lots: 10 single-family
- Current zone → proposed: R-1-10 → R-1-8
- Planning Commission: recommended approval Dec. 3, 2025; a commissioner who is the petitioner's business partner recused