Government Briefs

Buena Vista Rezoning Approved

A rezoning was approved Thursday by Buena Vista City Council so a planned expansion of Barger’s Custom Cabinets can proceed.

A new 5,100-square-foot building is to be constructed behind an existing house at 962 Linden Ave. that is adjacent to Barger’s, which is located at 982 Linden Ave. Both properties were rezoned to mixed use. Previously, 982 Linden Ave. was zoned mixed business and 962 Linden Ave. was zoned R-3, residential limited.

Council member Ron Cash reiterated a point he’d made when a first reading was held on the rezoning – that there should be a water and sewer tap for the new building that is separate from the one for the house, which is a rental residence owned by Barger’s. A separate hookup, he argued, could avoid future misunderstandings, if the house and the building were to have different owners in the future.

“I’m for the rezoning and expansion of the business,” said Cash, who cast his vote with other members of Council to approve the rezoning, 6-0.