Council approves initial C-3 rezoning for Ironwood Square after recusal

The City presented a city-initiated initial zoning for three recently annexed parcels near K Street, proposing C-3 (Highway Business) consistent with the comprehensive plan's mixed-use commercial land-use designation.

Planning staff explained that C-3 was recommended because adjacent parcels already held that zoning and because combining properties under common ownership made C-3 an appropriate choice. During the public hearing one council member recused themself, citing an employment relationship with a property owner; the council voted to excuse that member from discussion and the subsequent vote. A motion to adopt the rezoning ordinance passed by voice vote.

Council approved the staff recommendation with no substantive change to the draft rationale presented in the packet.