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Planning Board refers Galleria rezoning DEIS to Common Council, urges stronger public benefits

4091858 · January 28, 2025
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Summary

The board reviewed the draft environmental impact statement and zoning amendment petition for the Galleria district, discussed density, affordable housing and pilot tax issues, and voted to draft a letter to the Common Council supporting the zoning change while urging greater public benefits such as increased affordable housing or open space.

The Planning Board reviewed the draft environmental impact statement and proposed zoning amendments for the Galleria site and voted to prepare a letter to the Common Council reflecting the board’s comments and recommendations.

Mark Weingarten, attorney for Galleria City Holdings LLC, summarized the applicants’ position that many details remain for the Common Council to finalize and said the DEIS and conceptual development plan provide a framework for negotiation. “There have been a number of…

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