Planning commission debate: proposed density cut could limit downtown development
A planning commission representative told the board that proposed changes to apartment-density benchmarks (from about 9.5 down toward 6 residents per acre) could 'almost eliminate any development' of the downtown walkable market district, and the commission has tabled a vote until a full membership is present.
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A planning commission representative briefed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on active development around Route 59 and a pending change to residential density standards that could affect downtown redevelopment. The representative said the current average apartment density in Stow City is roughly 9.5 residents per acre and that a proposed benchmark of 6 residents per acre "would almost eliminate any development" in the downtown walkable market district.
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