Planning board recommends variance to keep 40-foot right-of-way for Legacy Pointe Cottages

The Planning and Architectural Review Board on Sept. 2 recommended approval of application PVAR25-0003, a variance request allowing Legacy Pointe Cottages at 2401 Leslie Street to keep a 40-foot right-of-way instead of the 50-foot right-of-way required by the city’s standard drawings. The board’s recommendation was unanimous in a roll call vote.

The variance matters because the shortfall affects the layout and required setbacks for the proposed multiunit project. Holly, a city planning staff member, told the board the engineer’s report was included with the application and that the project seeks to maintain the existing 40-foot platted right-of-way on Leslie Street and use a 40-foot right-of-way on Joyce Street rather than the 50-foot standard. A staff member identified as Bill said the existing Leslie Street is already paved and that the developer will improve Joyce Street; Bill said, “Even with the 40 foot right away, we had no issues with it.”

Katie, representing the…