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Butternut Road and 4500 South rezone to R-2-8

Request to rezone one property on East Butternut Road and two on East 4500 South to R-2-8. Staff recommended approval, the Planning Commission recommended denial, neighbors opposed in writing and the council denied it October 19, 2023 (Ordinance 2023-15).

Where it stands
Denied
Type
Zone change
Location
4437 East Butternut Road, 2475 and 2485 East 4500 South

Every hearing and vote

  1. October 5, 2023 · City Council work session

    Public hearing: rezone three properties to R-2-8 (Butternut Road and 4500 South)

    Discussed

    Applications cover one property on East Butternut Road (R-1-43) and two on East 4500 South (R-1-10). The Planning Commission recommended denial; staff recommended approval based on the general plan. Written comments from nine neighbors all opposed. One owner supported the rezone to legalize rental of an accessory unit and asked the council to review accessory dwelling lot size rules; another cited housing for family. Opponents cited traffic, parking, the narrow street and general plan goals. No council action.

  2. October 19, 2023 · City Council work session

    Ordinance 2023-15: Rezone to R-2-8 for properties at 4437 East Butternut Road and 2475 and 2485 East 4500 South

    Denied · 5-0

    Staff recommended approval and the Planning Commission recommended denial. The council denied the rezone.

    Moved by Council Member Matt Durham, seconded by Council Member Drew Quinn. Vote: 5-0; unanimous