The council denied rezoning 6.5 acres near 5600 SE 27th Street for up to 31 homes, by a 5–2 vote on a motion to deny.
Denied the rezoning. Moved by Gatto to deny, seconded by Voss. Nays (against denial): Barron and Mandelbaum. The ordinance readings that would have followed were withdrawn. Denied 5–2; voting no: Rob X. Barron, Josh Mandelbaum.
What this means (Rezoning): Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry.
How each member voted
| Official | Seat | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Boesen | Mayor | Yes |
| Carl Voss | At-large | Yes |
| Mike Simonson | At-large | Yes |
| Rob X. Barron | Ward 1 | No |
| Linda Westergaard | Ward 2 | Yes |
| Josh Mandelbaum | Ward 3 | No |
| Joe Gatto | Ward 4 | Yes |
More from the record
C-BUILD, LLC asked to rezone an undeveloped 6.5-acre parcel from "N2b" to Limited "N2b-2" Neighborhood District to build up to 14 two-household dwellings (28 units) and three one-household homes. Neighbors to the north are single-family homes; to the south is an assisted living facility. City staff recommended approval and found it consistent with the Low Density Residential land-use plan. On March 5, 2026 the Plan and Zoning Commission voted 10–1–1 to recommend approval with conditions. The resolution notes approval needed six votes because more than 20% of nearby property owners objected. Resolution, staff report and P&Z record, roll call 26-0460 (saved copy)
The alternative
Approving the rezoning, as staff and the commission recommended, with conditions such as single-household homes west of a future SE 27th Street extension. Resolution 26-0460 (saved copy)
Housing and neighborhood
- Who
- Neighbors near SE 27th Street and the applicant
- How
- The 6.5-acre site stays zoned "N2b"; the 31-home plan does not go forward as proposed
- When
- Apr 6, 2026
- Source
- Minutes, item 42 (saved copy)
Who gets a say
- Who
- Nearby property owners
- How
- More than 20% of relevant owners objected, which raised the bar for approval to six votes
- When
- Apr 6, 2026
- Source
- Resolution 26-0460 (saved copy)
Source Agenda for the whole meeting, item 42 (saved copy) · Full minutes for the whole Apr 6, 2026 meeting, p. 8 (roll call 26-0460) (saved copy) · Resolution, staff report and P&Z record (saved copy)