Cheney Free Press -

CHENEY — The City Council voted 5-1 Tuesday, May 9, to rezone a parcel that includes the Presnell Mobile Home Park.

Ordinance Y-41modifies the city comprehensive plan and converts the parcel at 2225 First St. to mixed-use and residential. It is currently zoned for commercial use.

Todd Tarbert, owner of the property and rezoning applicant, addressed the council digitally.

“Our motivation is to create a long-term, positive impact on Cheney,” Tarbert said. “There has been a lot of talk about the dissolution of residents and the removal of affordable housing, when, in reality, our vis...