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1435 South State Street rezone

Council adopted Ordinances 63 and 63B on Nov. 7, 2023 rezoning the parcels from CC to FB-UN2 and allowing up to 65 feet and five stories, with a development agreement requiring one-for-one replacement of demolished units and 40% active ground-floor frontage on State Street.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Zone change
Location
1433-1435 South State Street, 1420 South Edison Street, 121 East Cleveland Avenue
Applicant
Matthew Ratelle, Colmena Group

Every hearing and vote

  1. October 3, 2023 · City Council

    Rezone and master plan amendment at 1433 and 1435 South State Street

    Continued · 7-0

    The Council heard a petition to rezone properties on South State Street and Edison Street from CC (Corridor Commercial) to FB-UN2 (Form Based Urban Neighborhood 2), rezone a parcel on Cleveland Avenue from R-1/5000 to FB-UN2, amend the Central Community future land use map, and expand the area eligible for extra building height. The applicant intends to submit a redevelopment proposal later. One speaker raised concerns about construction near an adjoining property and parking, and suggested parking permits. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action to a future meeting.

    • Petitioner: Matthew Ratelle, Colmena Group, for the property owners
    • Current zone → proposed: CC → FB-UN2; the Cleveland Avenue parcel R-1/5000 → FB-UN2
    • Petitions PLNPCM2022-01183 and PLNPCM2022-01184
    • Council District 5

    Moved by Council Member Alejandro Puy, seconded by Council Member Ana Valdemoros. Vote: 7-0

  2. October 17, 2023 · City Council

    Rezone and master plan amendment at approximately 1435 South State Street

    Pending

    The item was pulled from the agenda and rescheduled for a future meeting.

  3. November 7, 2023 · City Council

    Rezone and master plan amendment at approximately 1435 South State Street (Ordinances 63 and 63B of 2023)

    Approved with conditions · 7-0

    The Council rezoned the South State and Edison street parcels from CC to FB-UN2 and the Cleveland Avenue parcel from R-1/5000 to FB-UN2, and amended the future land use map, on the condition that the petitioner sign a development agreement that (1) replaces any demolished dwelling units with at least as many, and (2) devotes at least 40% of the State Street ground-floor facade to active uses other than parking, extending at least 25 feet into the building. Ordinance 63B adds the parcels to those with a permitted height of up to 65 feet and five stories.

    • Applicant: Matthew Ratelle, Colmena Group
    • Conditions: replace demolished units one-for-one; 40% active ground-floor frontage on State Street, 25 feet deep
    • Height: up to 65 feet and five stories

    Moved by Council Member Alejandro Puy, seconded by Council Member Darin Mano. Vote: 7-0