Erica Hernandez, a city planner, presented rezoning case PD-25-4-PZ at the Aug. 4 Junction work session. The application, submitted on behalf of Skyline QOZB, LLC and represented by Reese Anderson of Pew and Lake, requests rezoning of three parcels at the northwest corner of Winchester Road and Junction Street from RSGR and B3 to RM2 Planned Development to allow a two-story, 100-unit multifamily rental development.

Hernandez said the parcels are designated Downtown Mixed Use in the city's 2020 General Plan, so a General Plan amendment is not required. The proposed development is a gated community with the primary entrance on Junction Street and an exit-only driveway on Winchester Road. The site plan includes a 6-foot CMU perimeter wall, approximately 400 parking spaces (which staff said exceeds the parking requirement), 40 additional guest parking spaces, and eight ADA parking spaces. The proposal includes a mix of 2- and 3-bedroom units in triplex and five-plex building types, and the clubhouse and site amenities listed in the staff presentation included a clubhouse, pool, spa, pickleball courts, a dog park and multiple green spaces. An 8-foot multi-use trail and sidewalks are shown along Winchester Road and Junction Street.

The applicant requested reductions in the required setbacks: five feet in the front and side yards and 15 feet from the rear. Hernandez said staff supports the setback reductions and that both the Planning & Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval of PD-25-4-PZ subject to conditions in the revised staff report. Hernandez said public-notice steps were completed: a site sign, mailed notices to owners within 300 feet, newspaper advertisement and a neighborhood meeting on June 9; two neighbors attended the neighborhood meeting and both were supportive, one in-person counter visitor had no reservations, a records request was filed for earlier submittals and the traffic report (also without reservations), and one resident from the Weaver's Needle subdivision emailed in support.

Council Member Solar asked whether the garages are one- or two-car; Hernandez replied the units have one- and two-car garages and confirmed there is driveway parking plus guest parking. A council member also asked about driveway length for guest parking and Hernandez confirmed that there is adequate driveway and guest parking.

Hernandez said the case will be heard by the City Council at a public hearing on Sept. 2. No formal council action was taken at the Aug. 4 work session.