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Sparkleberry Lane Small Scale Amendment and Rezoning

Also called: Sparkleberry and 331Approved: Second reading and adoption of land use amendment

CommercialApprovedConfirmed

Sources for this project: City meeting.

About this project

A small-scale amendment and of two parcels near Highway 331 and Sparkleberry from residential to general commercial.

Key facts

Who is deciding
City of Freeport
Size
0.59 acresTotal of the parcels' acreage in county records
Where
Exact parcel. 2 adjoining parcelsAs the agenda worded it: Highway 331Parcel 22-1S-19-23030-000-0710, 22-1S-19-23030-000-0700

Timeline

4 items, oldest first. Each links to the meeting and the original documents.

  1. Jun 4, 2025Planning and Development Review Board

    Sparkleberry Lane Small Scale Amendment and Rezoning

    Planning board recommendationPassed 4–0 · unanimousUnder review

    The board recommended approval of a and of two parcels totaling 0.63 acres off Highway 331 from R-1 (Low Residential) to C-1 (General Commercial). Staff found the request consistent with the and surrounding zoning. The applicant presented the property location near major Highway 331 with nearby commercial developments. A certified planner testified the project is consistent with the Land Development Code. No public comment was received. Motion to recommend approval made by T.J. Kemp, seconded by Lisa Robertson. Steve Thomas recused himself as an affected property owner. All ayes, motion passed.

    Meeting page Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)

  2. Jun 26, 2025City Council

    Sparkleberry and 331 Future Land Use Change and Rezoning - First Reading

    First reading approvedPassed 5–0 · unanimousUnder review

    Approved of to change from Rural Village to Mixed-Use and zoning from Rural Village to General Commercial (C1) for two parcels at northwest corner of 331 and Sparkleberry (.63 acres). Public comment expressed concerns about traffic impacts and wildlife; council noted specific future use proposals would require separate approvals with additional environmental review.

    Meeting page Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)

  3. Jul 24, 2025City Council

    Sparkleberry Small Scale Amendment Second Reading and Adoption

    Second reading and adoption of land use amendmentPassed 4–0 · unanimousApproved

    Held and adopted 2025-04 amending the to change designation from Rural Village (RV) to Mixed-Use (MU) for two parcels totaling approximately 0.63 acres.

    Meeting page Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)

  4. Jul 24, 2025City Council

    Sparkleberry Rezoning Second Reading and Adoption

    Second reading and adoption of rezoningPassed 4–0 · unanimousApproved

    Held and adopted 2025-05 the same two parcels from Rural Village to General Commercial zoning.

    Meeting page Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)

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