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Planning Commission tables rezoning request for 401 Van Gilder amid parking and density concerns
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to table a zoning map amendment for 401 Van Gilder after neighbors and commissioners questioned parking, lot size and whether R‑3 zoning was appropriate for the small, two‑lot site. Staff will consult the applicant and return the item to a future agenda.
The Planning Commission on an unspecified date voted to table a proposed zoning map amendment for 401 Van Gilder, a two‑lot property owned by applicant Jennifer Tucker, after commissioners and nearby residents raised concerns about parking, lot size and density.
The commission’s staff presentation said the request was “consistent with the comprehensive plan,” but recommended more time to consult with the applicant about alternative zoning and development standards. A motion to table the application and place it on the next agenda carried without a recorded roll‑call tally.
The property owner, Jennifer Tucker, told the commission she envisions a single building with parking beneath units and said, “6 units. We’re thinking 6 to 8.” Tucker said she inherited the property from her father about five years ago and has had estimates to remove the existing house, which she said is currently…
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