# Council approves rezoning of the former Mason Lodge at 2215 Garfield Avenue from residential to commercial
## What happened
The council approved rezoning the former Mason Lodge building at 2215 Garfield Avenue from residential (R1) to commercial (C1) so new owner Paul Gibson can operate his eight-employee software company there. Area planning had recommended approval with conditions.


## The outcome
Passed on a voice vote.

## Sources
- [Item introduced, 48:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU0mUavKsgY&t=2931)
- [Petitioner explains the rezoning, 49:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU0mUavKsgY&t=2940)
- [Council discussion: building's location, 51:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU0mUavKsgY&t=3065)
- [Vote to approve, 52:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU0mUavKsgY&t=3169)

*Also known as: 2215 Garfield Avenue · Mason Lodge · Special Ordinance 10-2026 · R1 to C1 rezoning · former Masonic building*