218 Chester Street rezone
Rezone of two parcels from R-1-6 to R-2S for an owner-occupied townhome project; a concept shows 32 units with a dog park, gazebo and public open space. The council approved it 7-0 on Feb. 20, 2024 after objections on traffic, density and parking. Subdivision review is still to come.
Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- 218 Chester Street
- Size
- 2.38 acres
- Homes
- 32
- Applicant
- Rick Southwick
- City Council: Ordinance 2024-3: rezone 218 Chester Street from R-1-6 to R-2S
- City Council: Proposed rezone of 218 Chester Street from R-1-6 to R-2S (work session)
In brief
218 Chester Street rezone appears on 2 recorded agendas, from the City Council meeting of February 6, 2024 to the City Council meeting of February 20, 2024.
On record, it was approved once.
The most recent decision was approved (7-0) at the City Council meeting of February 20, 2024.
Follow the money and project delivery
218 Chester Street rezone
- Council action
Approved: Ordinance 2024-3: rezone 218 Chester Street from R-1-6 to R-2S · Approved minutes Record → · Feb. 20, 2024
- Money in the record
No itemized amount linked in the records collected.
- Signed agreement and payments
Execution and project-level disbursements are not verified by this tracker. They require separate records; meeting approval alone does not establish either.
- Work and operating costs
Check the linked records for completion and recurring operating costs; this tracker does not verify them. Record →
Every hearing and vote
February 20, 2024 · City Council
Ordinance 2024-3: rezone 218 Chester Street from R-1-6 to R-2S
Approved · 7-0
The council rezoned two parcels totaling 2.38 acres for owner-occupied townhomes after a long public hearing. The developers said maximum density in R-2S would be near 40 units and their concept has 32, with a dog park, gazebo and public open space; they said the plans are conceptual and will be refined in subdivision review. Opponents cited traffic on steep, icy streets, density and three-story buildings, parking, view loss, property values, enforcing owner-occupancy and the applicant's seat on the Planning Commission; Mr. Southwick said he recused himself from commission discussion of the project. Supporters, including Vice Chair White and Council Member Graf, cited individually platted for-sale units and a need for affordable ownership housing. Council Member Choberka asked about a traffic study, which staff said can be required at site-plan stage.
- Applicant: Rick Southwick
- Acres: 2.38
- Current zone to proposed: R-1-6 to R-2S
- Concept: 32 units; R-2S height limit 2.5 stories or 35 feet
- Planning Commission: recommended approval
February 6, 2024 · City Council
Proposed rezone of 218 Chester Street from R-1-6 to R-2S (work session)
Discussed
Deputy Planning Manager Joe Simpson described a petition by Rick Southwick to rezone two parcels totaling 2.38 acres for owner-occupied townhomes; the Planning Commission recommended approval as consistent with the General Plan and Lynn Community Plan. Council questions covered differences between the zones, open space and whether owner-occupancy can be required. Developers said they aim for for-sale units under $400,000. Action was scheduled for Feb. 20.
- Applicant: Rick Southwick
- Acres: 2.38
- Current zone to proposed: R-1-6 to R-2S