Developer seeks rezoning to build 19 units on Decatur; board approves plan amendment and zoning change

Apr 1, 2026

An application to change land use and rezone ~2.64 acres east of Decatur to allow 19 units in two buildings was presented; the board approved the plan amendment and zone change per staff conditions while discussing multiple waivers including reduced street widths and a 37-foot building height exception.

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Olena Punda (speaker 8) presented a master plan amendment and zone change for a 2.64-acre parcel east of Decatur Boulevard and south of Moberly Avenue, seeking to convert a higher-density commercial designation to residential RS-2/RS-2. The proposal described two buildings with 19 units total (each roughly 1,690 sq ft), building heights up to 37 ft 4 in, 100% Title 30 parking compliance and several waivers including reduced private drive width (one corner less than 37 ft) and balconies close to property lines.

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