Council approves rezone of Sunrise Square parcel from commercial to mixed-use

Hyde Park — The Hyde Park City Council voted 5–0 on Sept. 10 to rezone approximately 12.69 acres at about 3350 North (Sunrise Square) from commercial to mixed-use (MX), endorsing staff and planning commission findings that the change conforms to the general plan and future land-use map.

City planner Mac (planning staff) presented the application, saying the parcel’s future land use designation supports mixed use and noting the general plan identifies the site as eligible for MX zoning. “Exact unit counts and square footages will be determined after the rezone process,” Mac said. She told the council that staff’s analysis found the request harmonious with the surrounding pattern of development and consistent with applicable standards, and staff recommended approval.

The planning commission had reviewed the request and issued a unanimous recommendation in favor of the rezone. During council deliberations the applicant’s intended uses were described generically as a mix of apartments, townhomes and commercial space consistent with the MX code; the council did not consider a final development plan at the meeting.

Motion and vote: A council member moved to approve the rezone of parcel 04-037-001 from commercial to mixed use based on the staff report and planning commission recommendation; another council member seconded. The council voted 5–0; the mayor declared the motion carried.

Ending — The rezone does not finalize project layout or unit counts; future submissions to the city planning and building departments will be required for detailed site plans, design review and any required infrastructure approvals.