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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Zoning Map Amendments: Baucom Deese Road and Charles Street
A request to allow higher-density residential development at 610 Charles Street by moving the parcel from medium- to high-density zoning.
Historic Landmark Designations
Two downtown properties — the Secrest Building at 101 W. Franklin and the F.M. Morgan House at 500 S. Hayne Street — were up for official historic landmark designation, which protects them from unsympathetic alteration.
Proposed rezoning at 2691 W. Roosevelt Boulevard
RH Properties of Monroe, LLC wants to change the zoning on its property at 2691 West Roosevelt Boulevard from a conditional district to General Business, which would broaden what can be built there. The Planning Board's recommendation feeds into the City Council's final decision.
Mixed-use district zoning text amendment
The city is considering rewriting parts of its mixed-use zoning rules covering four corridor and medical districts. Those standards shape what future development along Monroe's corridors can look like.
Proposed Rezonings at 713 Fowler Road and 202 Walnut Street
Rezoning this parcel from high-density to medium-density residential would cut back on how many housing units could be built there — a live issue for anyone watching Monroe's housing supply.
Treeway Drive industrial rezoning
A rezoning from Residential Medium Density to General Industrial is proposed for 605 Treeway Drive, with a public hearing set for May 26.
Secrest Shortcut Road residential downzoning
Stillwell Engineers asked for a deviation from standard street improvement requirements for a proposed development on Secrest Shortcut Road.