Rezoning of 2708 & 2712 Jeanette Ave to manufacturing
Summary
A residentially zoned property in Ward 2 was rezoned to heavy manufacturing (M2) with a UDC overlay. The change clears the way for the owner's intended use of the site, though neighbors may want to watch what develops next.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Industrial zoning next to homes could affect nearby property values and future neighborhood character.
Owner Robert D. Strahl, who can now pursue manufacturing-zone uses on the site.
Nearby residents of the Ward 2 neighborhood, who will see residential zoning protections lifted from the parcel.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - Aug 24, 2026
A residentially zoned property in Ward 2 was rezoned to heavy manufacturing (M2) with a UDC overlay. The change clears the way for the owner's intended use of the site, though neighbors may want to watch what develops next.
Area Plan Commission - Jul 2, 2026
Two continued petitions would rezone three Jeanette Avenue parcels from single-family residential to heavy industrial (M-2). Neighbors would want to watch what happens next — industrial zoning next to homes can change traffic, noise, and property values.
Area Plan Commission - May 7, 2026
Two continued petitions seek to rezone three Jeanette Avenue properties from single-family residential to heavy industrial (M-2) zoning. If eventually approved by the City Council, industrial uses could operate next to homes in the neighborhood.
Related development
Jeanette Ave Rezoning
No testimony was taken; the case returns next month.
Rezone 2708 & 2712 Jeanette Ave
Keeps the operation legal but bans salvage without special approval; a fence and floodplain/stormwater compliance are required at site review, and residential use can't return without another rezoning.
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