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Aug 22, 2026

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Four EV chargers and childcare home approved

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Commission backs Mansfield Avenue rezoning

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend rezoning 424 S. Mansfield Avenue from Production, Manufacturing, and Distribution to General Corridor, sending the request to City Council. It also voted 6-0 to recommend adoption of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is tied to eligibility for grant funding for removal of a failing dam.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Commission Recommends Walk-Up Window Rules

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that City Council approve zoning rules for walk-up windows and drive-in service facilities.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Planning Commission Reviews Data Center Rules

The Planning Commission took no formal action on proposed zoning rules for data centers or party stores. Staff will revise both proposals based on commissioner feedback, including concerns about noise, cooling systems, enforcement, screening, business concentration, and potential storefront vacancies.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Commission Advances Harm Reduction Zoning Changes

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that City Council approve zoning changes allowing drug-checking services at harm reduction facilities and establishing use-based buffer rules. The commission also unanimously approved a special land use permit and site plan for an outdoor play area at 15 S. Grove Street serving the group childcare home at 11 S. Grove Street.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Commission Denies Railroad Street Impound Lot

The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to deny a special land use permit and site plan for a proposed salvage-vehicle impound lot at 800 Railroad Street, finding that the use was not permitted in the General Corridor zoning district and that the application did not substantially comply with city requirements.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Four EV chargers and childcare home approved

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a Planned Unit Development amendment for four solar-powered EV Arc charging stations at 218 N. Adams, with a 6-0 vote. It also unanimously approved a group childcare home at 11 S. Grove Street, subject to a two-bike hoop and relocating the screened outdoor play area to the rear or side yard.

2 min readMunicipal coverage