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860 and 868 East 3rd Avenue rezone

Petition PLNPCM2020-00703 would rezone two parcels from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) and SR-1A (Special Development Pattern Residential) to R-MU-35 (Residential/Mixed Use). The applicants described a project replacing existing townhomes with higher-density housing while keeping commercial use; no development proposal is tied to the request, and any demolition or construction needs Historic Landmark Commission approval. The council set a July 13, 2021 hearing.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Zone change
Location
860 and 868 East 3rd Avenue (Avenues Local Historic District)
Applicant
A private applicant

Every hearing and vote

  1. June 8, 2021 · City Council

    Set July 13 hearing on rezone of 860 and 868 East 3rd Avenue (consent)

    Approved · 7-0

    The council set a July 13 hearing on rezoning two parcels in the Avenues Local Historic District from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) and SR-1A (Special Development Pattern Residential) to R-MU-35 (Residential/Mixed Use). The applicant wants to build a multi-family development, but the request is not tied to a specific proposal; demolition or construction would need Historic Landmark Commission approval. Petition PLNPCM2020-00703.

    • Petition: PLNPCM2020-00703
    • Current zone to proposed: CN and SR-1A to R-MU-35

    Moved by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Faris. Vote: 7-0

  2. June 8, 2021 · City Council work session

    Rezone at 860 and 868 East 3rd Avenue

    Pending

    Briefing on rezoning two Avenues Local Historic District parcels from CN and SR-1A to R-MU-35; not tied to a development proposal.

  3. June 15, 2021 · City Council work session

    Rezone of 860 and 868 East 3rd Avenue

    Discussed

    Staff briefed the proposal to rezone two Avenues parcels, now townhomes, from CN and SR-1A to R-MU-35 (see the June 8 listing), saying the community supported the change. Members asked about setbacks under existing and proposed zoning. Applicants the applicant and the applicant said the project would keep commercial use, add density consistent with nearby multi-unit housing and restore landscaping. Council Member Fowler asked that it go on the consent agenda.

    • Petition: PLNPCM2020-00703
    • Current zone to proposed: CN and SR-1A to R-MU-35