Summary
The city is reviewing a request to rezone the former Masonic Temple property from R-4P residential planned development to B-2 Community Business District. Council members expressed a desire to attract unique commercial uses rather than repetitive chains like gas stations or dollar stores.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Will encourage future commercial investment and development activity on the 5.4-acre site.
Local residents looking for new commercial services and the property owner.
The property owner seeking to divest from the parcel.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council (Regular) - Apr 7, 2026
City Council debated and ultimately rejected a rezoning request for 1301 South Marshall Road from planned development to community business, with members expressing concern over adding more gas stations to an already saturated corridor.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 17, 2026
Council discussed changing the zoning for parcels at 1301 South Marshall Road from planned development to community business district, with council members raising concerns about potential new strip malls or gas stations.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 3, 2026
The city is reviewing a request to rezone the former Masonic Temple property from R-4P residential planned development to B-2 Community Business District. Council members expressed a desire to attract unique commercial uses rather than repetitive chains like gas stations or dollar stores.
Planning Commission (Regular) - Jan 14, 2026
CASTO is seeking to rezone 5.4 acres at 1301 S. Marshall Road from a planned development district to a community business district to pave the way for future commercial shops. The Planning Commission recommended approval, sending the proposal on to City Council.
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