Council Member Bob Stafford and a constituent discussed a proposed lot split and a partial rezoning at 1228 Southwest Avenue that the property owner says would allow three small units on the parcel.

The constituent, identified in the meeting as Kathy, said she learned the owners were splitting the lot and seeking a change to “urban neighborhood” zoning for the back portion so the parcel could contain three accessory dwelling units. “They'll be small because the lot is about 60 feet wide ... so then they would put 3 units in there. They would be ADU, but I think they need the zoning to be able to do 3,” Kathy said.

Why it matters: lot splits and small-scale infill change neighborhood density and can affect parking, drainage and character. Stafford told the meeting he believed the owners aimed to create “small kind of walkable cottages” and called that approach appropriate for the location.

Details and local context: participants said the block contains deep lots and alley access across the street; Stafford noted the parcel’s existing RMF-24 designation and that the requested change would be limited to the rear portion of the lot. Kathy said the development team “does thoughtful projects” and described efforts to preserve the older house on the lot while building behind it.

No formal vote or agency action was recorded in the meeting transcript. Stafford said he had written down the matter for follow-up and expected to look into the zoning and unit allowances.

Staff contact and next steps: Stafford provided his contact information during the meeting (phone and city email) and said he would follow up on zoning details. The transcript did not record staff reports, a planning case number, or a public hearing date for the rezoning request.

Ending: Neighbors at the meeting expressed a mix of caution and support: some described incremental infill and small commercial uses as adding neighborhood character, while others said they had not yet been consulted. The transcript contains no record of a planning commission or council action on this specific parcel.