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Zone change proposed to convert former fire station into five residential units in Kachina Village
Summary
Owners of a former Highlands Fire District station in Kachina Village seek a zone change from RS‑6000 to RM‑10A and design review (ZC 2502 / DR 02502) to create five residential units on a 0.58‑acre parcel; plan relies on existing parking and post‑collapse reuse of the structure.
Staff presented a combined zone change and design‑review request (ZC 2502 / DR 02502) from property owners Talia and Marcus Martin to rezone a 0.58‑acre parcel at 2838 Kona Trail in Kachina Village from RS‑6000 (single‑family) to RM‑10A (multifamily, up to 10 units/acre) to allow conversion of an existing former fire station into five residential units.
Staff said the building — the former Highlands Fire District station — previously had a four‑bay garage; heavy snow several years ago collapsed part of the roof over the garage. The applicants propose adding three units in the former garage area for a total of five dwelling units on the 0.58‑acre parcel (proposed density equals five units per acre, consistent with RM‑10A). Staff noted the site already includes parking derived from the former fire station; the drawings indicate 11 spaces (including required guest parking).
Because multifamily development requires design review, staff included elevations and landscape standards. Commissioners asked about building height and whether the existing structure would conform to RM‑10A height limits (staff said typical height limits are near 35 feet and that staff would verify compliance). Commissioners commented that the reuse is creative and that the structure appears to provide sufficient parking and landscape for the required standards.
Why this matters: The proposal is a reuse of public‑service infrastructure to create infill multifamily housing in a small‑lot subdivision; rezoning from RS‑6000 to RM‑10A would change allowable density and entitlements for the parcel.
Next steps: Staff will include the zone change and design‑review materials for public hearing; staff will confirm applicable height limits and required findings relating to the RM‑10A rezoning and design review.
