What: REZ26-0008, a request to rezone about 3.5 acres on Eastbrook Street from low density multifamily (RM-12) to medium density multifamily (RM-20) with a planned development overlay, to build a four-story apartment building and raise the height limit from 35 feet to 42 feet.
Where it stands: On November 4 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (with one member recused) to recommend approval. Neighbors opposed it over height, density, parking, traffic and notice. The applicant offered a seventh affordable unit on the lot.
Next: Per staff, the City Council would set the public hearing on November 18 and hold the hearing and first consideration on December 8.
Staff recommended approval, citing infill, the comprehensive plan and the 2020 annexation agreement (17 affordable units in the subdivision, six on this lot, rent-restricted at 60 percent of area median income for 20 years). Residents spoke against; one housing advocate spoke in favor. Commissioners cited infill and housing need. Approved unanimously after a recusal.