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Council approves first reading for adaptive‑reuse PUD at 908 N. Congress; neighbors support converting vacant storefront
Summary
An adaptive‑reuse planned unit development (PUD) for a vacant building at 908 North Congress won first reading. The applicant proposes craft manufacturing and retail, facade improvements, bike parking and minor parking waiver; neighbors described the project as an improvement to a long‑vacant lot.
Council members approved first reading Oct. 21 of an ordinance to permit an adaptive‑reuse planned unit development at 908 North Congress that would allow craft manufacturing and retail in an existing building.
Planner Josh Burns told the council the applicant proposes to occupy a 2,456‑square‑foot building, add screening and landscaping to buffer adjacent residential uses, repair pavement and install bike racks. The planning commission recommended approval while noting the applicant asked for no departures from the zoning code; the commission did recommend a 20% parking waiver to remove an additional space and suggested screening between the commercial use and neighboring houses.
Neighbor Daryl Hawley told council the property has been an eyesore for roughly two decades and said he and others welcomed the proposal to activate the building. The applicant said the intent is a woodworking craft shop and small retail presence, with initial hours by appointment and a later plan for regular open hours as inventory and programming develop.
After public comment, council voted to approve Ordinance 1454 on first reading. The ordinance will return for a second reading before final adoption.
