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COMMITTEE: Community Development
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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z19-015 - Rezoning from RD to R-8 for the development of a 2 lot subdivision at 4.35 units per acre - 0.46 Acres - Land Lot 593 - 1540 Whitefield Street - Allan Khalife
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ISSUE: Allan Khalife is seeking approval of a rezoning for 1540 Whitefield Street from RD to R-8 for the development of two single-family detached residences at a density of 4.35 units per acre. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing duplex and then subdivide the parcel into two lots and construct two individual single-family residences. The number of units and density will remain unchanged from what currently exists on-site today. The proposed lots will be 9,910 sq. ft. and 9,929 sq. ft Each proposed home will be a front-entry home and will face Whitefield Street. In addition, each lot will have its own stormwater detention facility located at the rear of the property. The applicant has provided a site plan with the rezoning application for reference. 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.
BACKGROUND: None
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development has reviewed the proposed development against the zoning standards of the recent nearby rezonings and found the proposed development to be compatible. The demolition of the existing duplex and construction of the two single-family homes will result in no change in the number of residential units or density on the subject property. In addition, the applicant is requesting a down zoning from RD to R-8, which will limit the number of permitted uses and bring the property in line with the rest of the neighborhood. The proposed zoning is in line with the infill development patterns for this neighborhood and is in compliance with the City’s 2040 Compreh...
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