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
• Petitioner explains the rezoning, 49:00
• Council discussion: building's location, 51:05
• Vote to approve, 52:49

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