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Council hears staff explanation of Journal Square redevelopment amendment after heated public input on height and affordability
Summary
City planning staff told the council that recent amendments to the Journal Square 2060 redevelopment plan remove a proposed Zone 4 mandatory-affordable rezoning after community pushback, while separate map corrections and a request to include specific parcels would require an additional study or resolution.
Planning staff and developers briefed the council Monday on a proposed amendment to the Journal Square redevelopment plan that removes a previously proposed Zone 4 mandatory‑affordable rezoning after community opposition and separates that component for later study.
Tanya (planning staff) told the council the amendment before them was limited in scope: it addresses map corrections to split‑zoned lots, a parking bonus and accessory use adjustments, and adds two parcels (including a former Dollar General site) into Zone 3 residential infill so they will no longer be stranded without redevelopment rules. She said the mandatory‑affordable language for Zone 4 was taken out following community meetings and conversations with council offices because…
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