Rezone 1402 East Independence Street
Description
The applicant wanted another delay to collect traffic data, but the commission voted instead to deny the C-1 to R-3 rezoning outright, 6-0 with one abstention.
Impact summary
The Board of City Commissioners denied it on Feb 9, 2026.
Adds affordable housing if approved, but neighbors fear traffic, noise, and property value impacts near the school.
Applicant
- Name
- Jerry Roca and Landes Engineering
- Address
- 1402 East Independence StreetSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 6
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Board of City Commissioners
Last discussed Feb 9, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Board of City Commissioners - Feb 9, 2026
The applicant wanted another delay to collect traffic data, but the commission voted instead to deny the C-1 to R-3 rezoning outright, 6-0 with one abstention.
Board of City Commissioners - Jan 20, 2026
Would rezone the old nursing home site from commercial to high-density residential for 26 affordable apartment units across from Sequoia Elementary; deferred to February 9 after neighborhood opposition.
Related issues (2)
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