By a vote of 3 to 2, the Iowa City Board of Adjustment voted to support the rezoning of the soon to be former Coronet Apartment site to put up a Sonic Drive-in restaurant. Jerry Anthony, who is a member of the Housing and Community Development Board and one neighbor spoke against the project siting concerns about lighting, sound, traffic, and public safety concerns. The Board deliberated until 8:25 with members Alexander, Thornton, and Shelangouski supporting Southgate and its partner Nordstrom Oil (the Sonic franchisee) and members Wood and Wright voting against the rezoning exception.
As a result 34 units of affordable rental housing will be removed to make way for the drive-in/drive-thru restaurant.
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