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By Lucas Walsh
Cheney Free Press 

City council hears first reading on rezoning ordinance

 

Last updated 3/30/2023 at 10:04am



CHENEY — The council voted to pass the first reading of Ordinance Y-41, Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Amendment, 5 for and 1 against, at their regular meeting on March 28.

The ordinance was modified to reflect the establishment and history of the Presnell Mobile Home Park currently located on the property named in the rezoning application, and surrounding land, including how it came to be non-conforming to the current Zoning designation.

Todd Tarbert, owner of the property, was in attendance at the meeting. “My goal is to create generational impact in Cheney. Is having a mobile home park that was built in the 70’s in the gateway to the city best option for Cheney for the next 20 years, or ten years?” Tarbert said.

Tarbert described his vision for the future development of the property, which included a mix of retail, commercial, and residential projects.


“In your view, who is responsible for the residents of the mobile home park?” Councilman Mark Posthuma asked Tarbert.

“Of course, I will be doing everything in my power to mitigate the impact of any changes that we will have to make. Ultimately, a significant responsibility does lie with the owner of the trailer.” Tarbert said.

Tarbert went on to describe the potential timeline for any project that may be developed, and stated that, at a minimum, the residents would be given two years notice if he decides to develop the land. He added that the current rezoning, if passed, would not change the status of the mobile home park.

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Lucas Walsh, Former managing editor

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Lucas is a former Cheney Free Press managing editor. He is a nationally published author who contributes regularly to several publications across the country.

 

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