Petitioner withdraws controversial zoning request, but further action on zoning may be needed

 

Earlier this morning, NEMiss.news received notice that builder Jose Medina has withdrawn his request for a zoning variation on a Northside community property.

We are sure that the Northside neighborhood is grateful for the petition withdrawal, because its approval would have allowed for future construction that could create many problems for the historic neighborhood.

However, this situation has brought to light some zoning regulations that should be addressed by the City Board of Alderman. This withdrawal on pertains to this particular request in Northside, and the Zoning Board did give its official approval last night. It would be good for  all New Albany communities to know that the situation cannot repeat itself at some time in the future.

Original post of Zoning Board meeting: https://nemiss.news/zoning-board-recommends-approval-of-unpopular-variance-request-refers-it-to-city-aldermen/