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Public hearing: rezone 2520 N. Central Expressway for 5-story apartments (ZF 23-14)
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What this is
A property owner wants to rezone about 4.44 acres at the northeast corner of Central Expressway and Glenville Drive — currently zoned C-M Commercial with Special Conditions — to a Planned Development to allow a five-story apartment building.
Why it matters
This would bring new multi-story residential development to a major corridor near Central Expressway, potentially affecting traffic, density, and neighboring properties.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — January 8, 2024 meeting
- January 8, 2024 Vote taken — January 8, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — January 8, 2024
Hold public hearing on rezoning request
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE 23-14, A REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 4.44 ACRES LOCATED AT 2520 N. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY AND GLENVILLE DRIVE, FROM C-M COMMERCIAL WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO ACCOMMODATE A 5-STORY APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT.
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