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Developer seeks 3‑story mixed‑use building at West Third; city flags parking, fire access and zoning shortfalls

5716565 · September 4, 2025
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Summary

An 18‑unit, 3‑story mixed‑use sketch plan for parcels on West Third Street would provide one ground‑floor commercial space but falls short of zoning parking and dimensional requirements; staff urged the applicant to consider acquiring adjacent parcels or changing unit type to reduce required variances.

A sketch plan for 720/724/1729 West Third Street presented Aug. 13 would consolidate three parcels, demolish an existing 1,200‑square‑foot commercial building (a tire shop) and construct a new three‑story mixed‑use building with one commercial space, 18 residential units (12 one‑bedroom and six two‑bedroom) and 14 interior off‑street parking spaces.

Planning staff said the proposed use is allowed in the C2R zoning district and the project supports comprehensive‑plan goals for infill and mixed use on West Third Street, but the sketch plan appears to conflict with multiple dimensional and site standards. Staff identified shortfalls in density, rear yard setback, maximum building…

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