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Public hearing: special development plan for wholesale business at 512 N. Central Expressway
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What this is
A property owner at 512 N. Central Expressway is seeking approval of a special development plan to operate a wholesale establishment on a 0.81-acre lot currently zoned as part of the Main Street/Central Expressway Planned Development (Interurban Sub-District). The plan includes allowing outdoor storage between the building wall and Bishop Avenue.
Why it matters
Approving outdoor storage and a wholesale use in this corridor could affect the look and activity level of the Central Expressway streetscape near Davis Street.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented with Exhibit C-1
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Jennifer Justice.
5 yes · 2 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — February 26, 2024 meeting
- February 26, 2024 Vote taken — February 26, 2024 meeting · Approved 5-2
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — February 26, 2024
Hold public hearing and consider approval of special development plan
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE 23-16, A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 0.81-ACRE LOT LOCATED AT 512 N. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, ON THE EAST SIDE OF CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, BETWEEN DAVIS STREET AND RAYFLEX DRIVE, CURRENTLY ZONED MAIN STREET/CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (INTERURBAN SUB-DISTRICT) INCLUDING AN ALLOWANCE FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE BETWEEN THE BUILDING WALL AND BISHOP AVENUE TO ACCOMMODATE THE USE OF THE PROPERTY FOR A WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENT.
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