1/22 Memo from PlanningR,~C~IVED
Project: 6'h and Broadway Property
Location: 532 E. Broadway Avenue
Applications: rezone
JAN 2 2 2008
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Highlights of Proposed Development: rezone of .28 acres from R-8 to O-T. The applicant is requesting
the subject property be rezoned so a new two story 4-plea can be constructed on the site. Under current
code, multi-family developments are not a permitted use within the R-8 zoning district. The O-T (Old
Town) zoning district allows multi-family development as a principally permitted use. Due to the small
size of the subject property and the Applicant's intent to improve the subject site, Staff believes that a DA
is not necessary in this instance.
Elevations: Yes
Elevation/Site Plan: With the rezone application, the applicant submitted a conceptual site plan and
building elevations. The 4-plex is designed to be two stories in height, incorporate front porches and
provide eight covered carports.
Staff is recommending some changes to the applicant's elevations and site plan to ensure compliance with
the downtown design guidelines. If the following changes are not made, the applicant may need a
Conditional Use Permit to construct a 4-plea on this site.
1) Staff believes the building should shift 5 feet to the south to allow more turning radius into the rear
parking off the alley. This shift will allow the side of unit #1 to be built right up to the back of the
sidewalk on Broadway.
2) Parking stalls 3 and 4 should be relocated towards the alley to provide the future tenants more common
area; align these parking stalls with the other parking stalls.
3) Staff is concerned about parking stall #8 being so close to the 6"' Street/alley intersection. Parking stall
#8 should be shifted to be next to parking stalls #1 and #2.
4) More articulation should be shown to the front facade along 6'h Street. Units # 1 and #4 should shift so
they are built to the back of the sidewalk on 6~' Street. This shift also provides a screen for the parking
areas and adds modulation to the front facade. Staff is recommending changes be done prior to the
submittal of a CZC.
Commission Recommendation: approval at their October 4, 2007 public hearing.
Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i.In favor: Linda Loehr (property owner), Dennis Loosli (applicant's representative)
v.In opposition: John Cole
vi.Commenting: None
vii.Written testimony: 1 letter in opposition from Mrs. Cole and neighbors
Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission: None
Key Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation: None
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: Neighborhood opposition and need for a DA.
Written Testimony since Staff Report: The request for reconsideration from the applicant
Notes:
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