The Zoning Commission approved a request to rezone a lot on the 5000 block of Rogers Road from R-6 to C-2-CD with a conditional use authorization for construction-trade contractors (small business park-style suites) after the applicant amended the request to add a nonalcohol (NA) restriction.

Applicant representatives said the owner has lived in the neighborhood since the 1980s and intends to locate a window-tinting business with small contractor suites (plumbing, cabinet installation, etc.). The owner told commissioners that he had already reached out to adjacent neighbors prior to filing and would add landscaping and screening where appropriate. The proposed building would include office space in front and garage bays in back, and a drainage channel provides separation from residential lots to the rear.

One nearby resident and several voicemail callers opposed the change, citing parking and the property’s proximity to homes and service alleys. The applicant offered additional landscaping, fencing and commitments on hours of operation and site maintenance.

Commissioners discussed compatibility with the corridor, noting that many Rogers Road properties already serve business/warehouse uses. The applicant agreed to add NA restrictions (no alcohol sales) to the approval. The commission approved the rezoning and conditional use with the NA amendment and asked the applicant to keep communicating with neighbors as the site plan is finalized and permits are sought.