Commission backs mixed-use planned development and comp-plan amendment at 1504 Metcalf
Oct 20, 2026
Staff recommended and the commission approved a planned-development rezoning (PD26-04) and comprehensive-plan amendment (CP26-04) for 1504 Metcalf to allow mixed-use commercial frontage and low-rise multifamily behind it, subject to five conditions including preserving at least 15% of mature trees; approval was 5-0.
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Planning Manager Ray Lineberry presented CP26-04 (comp-plan amendment from Open Space to Commercial) and PD26-04 to rezone 2.376 acres at 1504 Metcalf in the Rio Vista neighborhood to a mixed-use planned development with a low-rise multifamily residential component. Lineberry said staff mailed 15 notices and received no formal comments for or against; staff recommended approval with five conditions addressing commercial and residential standards, permits, urban design review, tree preservation (at least 15% of mature trees), and shielded site lighting.
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