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WARD / COUNCILMEMBER: Ward 3 / Councilmember Lindley
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Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z20-007 - Rezoning from GC to R-8 for the development of 3 single-family detached homes at a density of 4.89 units per acre - 0.613 acres - Land Lot 559 - 1424 Spring Street, - Alexandio Properties LLC
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ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
Alexandio Properties, LLC is seeking approval of a rezoning for 1424 Spring Street from GC to R-8 for the subdivision of one lot into three, for the development of two single-family detached residences at a density of 4.89 units per acre. The applicant is proposing to preserve the existing structure and then subdivide the parcel into three lots and construct two individual single-family residences. The proposed lots will be 8,034 sq. ft., 9,193 sq. ft., and 9,501 sq. ft. The existing home faces Spring Street and the two new homes will face Alexander Street. The applicant has submitted building elevations and floor plans for each home in the rezoning application. The applicant proposes to use brick, stone, and siding for the façade materials for each home. The applicant has requested the following variances for the development:
1. Reduce the required minimum front setback from 25 feet to 20 feet (Staff Supports); and
2. Eliminate the requirement to increase the Alexander Street roadway to 20’ from back of curb to back of curb. (Staff does not support)
The Planning Board recommended approval by a vote of 5-0 at the June 29, 2020 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from GC to R-8 for the subdivision to three lots and development of two single-family units at a density of 4.89 units per acre with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
1. The composition of the homes in a residential subdivision shall include a mixture of elements including; but not limited to: brick, stone, shake, hardy plank and stucco. No elevation shall be comprised ...
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