Land Use & Zoning Committee - 2026-05-05
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Meeting Summary
The Land Use and Zoning Committee approved four rezoning applications on May 5th, 2026, including a one-acre RLD-60 to RLD-50 conversion for single-family development at Almeda Gardens subdivision, a PUD amendment for elderly housing/nursing home facilities, a land use amendment at Commonwealth Ave for medium density residential, and a self-storage facility expansion. Multiple items were deferred to future cycles, and several public hearings were continued to June 2, 2026.
Key Decisions (6)
Rezoning at Almeda Gardens Subdivision (Lots 14-17)
Conventional rezoning of one acre from RLD-60 to RLD-50 to develop four parcels with single-family dwellings meeting 50-foot wide lot and 5,000 square foot area requirements. Parcels located along Almeda St. and 23rd Street West in the Almeda Garden subdivision. Planning Commission voted unanimously for approval on April 23rd.
PUD Amendment for Elderly Housing/Nursing Home Facility
Rezoning from existing PUD to new PUD to add housing for the elderly, nursing homes, and hospice facilities. Staff found request consistent with medium density residential category. Planning Commission voted unanimously with two conditions.
Land Use Amendment at Commonwealth Ave
Land use amendment to medium density residential for a vacant 0.1-acre parcel at the corner of Commonwealth Ave. Applicant wishes to add single-family or multi-family dwelling. Property to be developed with abutting parcel to the west. Planning Commission heard April 9th with minimal discussion.
Companion Rezoning at Commonwealth Ave/McDuff Ave North
Conventional rezoning of two parcels - first parcel from RLD-60 to CR, second parcel from CCG-2 to CRO. Located at northeast corner of McDuff Avenue North. Residential parcel is vacant; applicant intends to rehab existing structure into mixed use including residential and/or multifamily. One speaker in opposition cited concerns about commercial activity too close to residential.
Self-Storage Facility PUD Amendment
Amendment to PUD originally approved in 2024 for self-storage facility. Previous PUD permitted maximum approximately 41,000 square feet. Staff found consistent with light industrial and business park land use category. Planning Commission voted unanimously on April 23rd.
Multiple Deferrals - 2026-273 through 2026-364
Numerous bills deferred including 2026-273, 274, 275, 276, 289-311, 345, 363, and 364.
Zoning Changes (4)
Almeda St. and 23rd Street West, Lots 14-17 Almeda Garden subdivision
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Commonwealth Ave (corner parcel)
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Northeast corner of McDuff Avenue North (Parcel 1)
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Northeast corner of McDuff Avenue North (Parcel 2)
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Development Activity (5)
Almeda Gardens Single-Family Development
Four parcels totaling one acre to be reconfigured for single-family dwellings with 50-foot wide lots and 5,000 square foot minimum lot area
Elderly Housing/Nursing Home Facility
PUD for housing for the elderly, nursing homes, and hospice facilities
Commonwealth Ave Mixed-Use Development
0.1-acre vacant parcel for single-family or multi-family dwelling, developed with abutting corner parcel
McDuff Ave North Mixed-Use Rehab
Rehab of existing structure into mixed use including residential and/or multifamily dwelling on vacant parcel
Self-Storage Facility Expansion
Amendment to 2024 PUD, previously permitted approximately 41,000 square feet of storage
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Multiple residential rezoning requests for smaller lot sizes (RLD-60 to RLD-50) suggest demand for more affordable single-family housing options.
Housing Demand
Approval of elderly housing and nursing home PUD indicates growing demand for senior living facilities in the area.
Commercial Demand
Self-storage facility seeking expansion of previously approved PUD suggests continued demand for storage services.