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Read. Follow. Verify.Rezoning Approval for Southeast Freight Facility at 2828 12th St W
Record date · September 23, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Counc has approved a rezoning request for a 3.13-acre site to allow Southeast Freight, Inc. to operate a commercial office, vehicle parking, and tractor-trailer maintenance facility. The property, located between St. Claire Street and Huron Street, was rezoned from residential and light industrial to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with specific conditions.
This ordinance changes the permitted land use for a 3.13-acre site, allowing for the establishment of a commercial trucking and office facity in District 9.
Who It Affects
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Southeast Freight, Inc.
The company is authorized to develop and operate a commercial office and vehicle maintenance facility on the rezoned property.
District 9 Residents
Residents in the vicinity of 12th St W and Wickwire St will see a change in land use from residential/light industrial to a commercial trucking facility.
Key Facts
- The ordinance rezones 3.13 acres of land from RLD-60 (Residential) and IL (Light Industrial) to PUD (Planned Unit Development).
- The site is located at 2828 12th St W and 0 Wickwire St, between St. Claire St and Huron St.
- The rezoning permits a commercial office, parking, storage, and maintenance of company tractors and trailers.
- The project is identified by application number L-5919-24C and Small-Scale amendment 2025-582.
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- The City Council approved the measure on September 23, 2025, with a 17-1 vote.
- The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee previously approved the measure 6-0 on September 16, 2025.
- The PUD is subject to specific conditions established during the approval process.
- The property includes nine specific real estate tax parcels (R.E. # 048485-0000 through 048489-0400).
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Consolidation of Zoning
The city moved to consolidate multiple residential and light industrial parcels into a single PUD to facilitate a specific commercial use.
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