Clarkston City Council votes 6-0 to hold public hearing on proposed apartment complex
Clarkston considers extension of zoning ruling that would rule out apartments
The Clarkston City Council voted 6-0 Monday in favor of conducting a public hearing on extending an interim zoning ordinance, which affects a proposed apartment complex near Walmart.
The hearing is scheduled for the next council meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at City Hall.
In mid-April, officials placed an immediate six-month interim zoning ordinance on new residential or multifamily developments in the port commercial area. The ordinance expires this month.
Clerk Steve Austin said the city’s planning and zoning commission is still working on a recommendation for the council and needs additional time for research.
Earlier in the year, Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington announced plans to build a low-income, 72-unit apartment complex west of Walmart, with assistance from Horizon Housing Alliance.
Current zoning laws don’t allow residences in the area, unless commercial businesses, retail services or industrial uses are on the first floor.
