TO: Planning Board Members
FROM: Cynthia Cannon, AICP, Assistant Planning Director
DATE: 9/7/2021
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Amendment to the Land Development Code (LDC) - Table 12-3.9 - Regulations For The North Hill Preservation Zoning Districts - PR-2 Minimum Lot Size Requirements
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BACKGROUND:
On June 8, 2021 and August 12, 2021 the Planning Board and City Council respectively suggested that City staff amend the PR-2, North Hill Preservation multiple-family zoning district to better align with criteria designed for transitional zoning districts. Subsequently the Mayor directed staff to initiate the process for approval of the requested amendment.
Currently the PR-1AAA, single family district, and PR-2, multiple-family district contain similar building standards, and the same minimum lot size requirements. At present the main differences between these zoning districts are the types of uses that are allowed by right and the minimum building setbacks for the front and side yards. In order to allow for the PR-2 district to function as a transitional zoning district between the North Hill single family and commercial districts, the proposed amendment will allow for a smaller minimum lot width and lot area. Table 12-3.9 Regulations For The North Hill Preservation Zoning Districts (attached) contains the current applicable lot and building standards.
The proposed amendment would be limited to Table 12-3.9 and do not include any changes to the types of allowed uses or to the required setbacks in the PR-2 zoning district.
The following changes are proposed:
• Minimum Lot Area for Residential Uses: Currently - 9,000 SF
Proposed - 5,000 SF
• Minimum Lot Width at Building Setback Line: Currently - 75 feet
Proposed - 50 feet