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Council continues Hozack Street planned‑development after questions on setbacks, masonry fencing and unit layout
Summary
A planned development for 7 single-family lots at 100–110 Hozack Street was continued after council members raised concerns about proposed masonry fencing, a 3‑foot setback on one unit, corner orientation and potential short‑term rental restrictions.
The Arlington City Council continued a planned-development zoning request for three lots on Hozack Street after receiving several design and planning questions from council members.
Item PD 24-9 requested rezoning of 100, 108 and 110 Hozack Street (about 0.75 acres) from multifamily and medium-density designations to a PD allowing seven single-family attached and detached dwelling units. Joyce Stanton (presenting as Joyce Stamp in the record) and the project team described a site plan with four attached units to the north and three detached units to the south; the plan included detention lots, separate water meters and a homeowners association to maintain common elements.
Council members raised multiple concerns: several asked about a prohibition on short-term rentals (which the owner later asked to remove), a proposed six‑foot masonry wall along Center Street (staff and commissioners had discussed mixed masonry/wrought‑iron options; the owner preferred full masonry), and a three‑foot interior side setback on one unit. Council member Bridal questioned the presentation’s willingness to adjust building orientation and requested more attractive corner treatment for the unit facing Center Street.
After extended questioning, council member Bridal recommended a continuance to allow the applicant to address the design and setback issues; council member Bridal made a motion to continue, seconded by Council member Boxall. The council voted to continue the case to the next meeting (the item was recorded as continued to Jan. 28).
Why it matters: The PD would introduce new infill single-family units in a neighborhood next to student housing and a park; council members signaled that final design details — fencing, corner treatment and interior setbacks — needed additional work before approval.
Next steps: The applicant and project team will revise the plans to respond to council concerns and return to a future meeting per the continuance.
