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Redevelopment Commission approves 90‑day solicitation for Maple Street, hires realty services and alters lot sale terms
Summary
The Redevelopment Commission voted to advertise the Maple Street parcels for developer proposals for 90 days, approved a realty contract to assist marketing, and approved reduced minimum house sizes for a constrained lot at 236 East High; the commission also extended a closing date for 533 West High.
At a Redevelopment Commission meeting, members voted to advertise two Maple Street parcels for residential development for 90 days and approved a realty contract to assist in marketing the properties. Director Mesmore asked the commission for authorization to solicit development proposals; commissioners approved the solicitation with a 90‑day window, with authority to extend the advertisement later.
Why it matters: The commission’s action starts a public solicitation intended to attract competing proposals for two city‑owned lots; how the properties are advertised and who ultimately proposes development will determine what is built on the parcels and how the alley and setback constraints are handled.
Director Mesmore said the commission would invite “development proposals”…
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