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Council approves commercial development variances

JeffersonJan 27, 20262 min read

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The council unanimously approved four development requests, including a mixed-use project on 2.08 acres and variances for a proposed retail shopping center that reduce setbacks, buffers and a driveway clear zone. Five council members voted in favor; Mayor Dawn Maddox was excused.

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The approvals allow a mixed-use building to use a 10-foot buffer instead of the required 20 feet. For the proposed retail shopping center, the council approved a 19-foot building setback, no buffer with a 6-foot privacy fence, and a reduction in the driveway clear zone from 50 feet to 35 feet. The council also accepted Cavalier Court as a city street, amended rules for using public streets and sidewalks, and adopted related permit fees; the comprehensive plan amendment was postponed to February 9, 2026.

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Approved a conditional use permit for a mixed-use building on 2.08 acres fronting Mahaffey Street.
Approved a variance reducing the required residential-district buffer for the mixed-use project from 20 feet to 10 feet.
Approved a variance for a proposed retail shopping center at 447 Oak Avenue reducing the building setback from 40 feet to 19 feet and allowing a zero-foot buffer with a 6-foot-high wooden privacy fence.
Approved a variance reducing the required driveway clear zone for the retail shopping center from 50 feet to 35 feet.
Postponed Resolution 26-01, concerning an amendment to the comprehensive plan land use element and future land use map, until February 9, 2026.
Accepted the dedication of Cavalier Court as a city street and right of way.
Adopted amendments to the code governing use of public streets, sidewalks and other public places.
Adopted permit fees for activities covered by the public streets, sidewalks and public places rules; fee amounts were not included in the minutes.

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