(KMZA)--Plans for a new residential development south of Seneca move forward.

The Seneca City Council Wednesday evening approved an ordinance annexing a tract of land on Mason Drive for the South Amber Estates development, which is to consists of 12 lots.

Terri Luckeroth had submitted a petition seeking the voluntary annexation of the property located south of the Suther Subdivision.

The Council also approved an ordinance rezoning the property from agricultural to single family residential.   The city Planning Commission had recommended the zoning change.

The Council also approved an agreement with Wilson and Company Engineers, of Salina, to provide design services for the extension of water and sanitary sewer service to the new development for a maximum fee of $10,616.

In other business, the Council approved a zoning change for property at 532 Main Street, the former Koelzer Lumber Yard, from commercial to light industrial.

Wimer Industrial Millwrights has purchased the property and plans to locate a welding shop at the location.

The city Planning Commission had recommended approval of the zoning change.