TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Zoning Commission
FROM: Demetrios Moutos - Planner I
DATE: May 8, 2025
RE:
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P25-21: A request to rezone 116 Broadfoot Avenue (REID 0427956296000) from Office and Institutional (OI) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). The property is owned by Stew-Fox, LLC and is represented by George Regan, Jr. of Thorp and Clarke, PA.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
5 - Lynne Greene
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal II: Responsive City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
? Objective 2.1 - To ensure a diverse City tax base
Goal III: City invested in Today and Tomorrow
? Objective 3.2 - To manage the City's future growth and strategic land use.
Executive Summary:
The applicant seeks to rezone a 0.35-acre parcel in the Haymount area from its current designation to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to reflect its longstanding use and the evolving character of the surrounding area. The site, currently occupied by an insurance agency operating out of a former single-family residence, is surrounded by a mix of commercial uses including a doctor's office, a bank, and professional offices. Located within 200 feet of a brewery and amidst an emerging entertainment and retail corridor, the proposed rezoning aligns with the City's comprehensive plan and supports ongoing revitalization efforts in Haymount. The change would formalize an existing commercial use, complement adjacent zoning designations, and contribute to a cohesive, pedestrian-friendly development pattern without introducing strip-style or premature development. No adverse impacts on property values or the natural environment are anticipated; in fact, the rezoning may enhance the value of the surrounding parcels by reinforcing neighborhood-scale commercial activity.
Background:
Owners: Stew-Fox, LLC
Applicant: George Regan, Jr.
Requested Action: OI to NC
REID #: 0427956296000
Status of Property: Insurance agency in an origin...
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