RezoneRecommended approval (May 2026) · Council outcome not on recordNortheast corner of MLK Boulevard and Ira Drive

Corey Shaw Rezone

Longview

Description

Request to rezone 0.37 acres from Heavy Commercial to Single Family (SF-5).

Impact summary

Will replace potential heavy commercial uses with quiet residential housing, though neighbors expressed traffic and character concerns.

Applicant

Name: Corey Shaw
Address: Northeast corner of MLK Boulevard and Ira Drive

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval (May 2026) · Council outcome not on record5–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed May 19, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

May 19, 2026Recommended approval 5–0

Planning & Zoning Commission - May 19, 2026

Request to rezone 0.37 acres from Heavy Commercial to Single Family (SF-5) to build single-family homes.

Related issues (1)

Neighborhood Rezoning for Single-Family Development

A developer wants to rezone a 0.37-acre commercial lot at MLK and Ira Drive to build single-family homes. Nearby residents raised concerns about neighborhood peace and traffic, but city staff noted the new houses will bring far less traffic than a commercial business.

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