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Council approves Barrio site plan and parking variance at 5036 France, asks staff to review district parking rules
Summary
After divided recommendations from staff and the planning commission, the council approved a site plan and parking variance to allow a second‑story restaurant at 5036 France Avenue South and asked staff to return with a proposed code amendment to clarify parking rules for the 50th & France district.
The council approved a site plan and a variance allowing a two‑story restaurant addition at 5036 France Avenue South despite staff’s recommendation to deny the variance. The planning commission had recommended approval by a 5‑1 vote.
Staff report and variance request
Community development staff said the proposed second story would trigger a requirement for 14 additional off‑street parking stalls. The applicant requested a variance because the property has no practical space to add that parking; staff recommended denial because the inability to provide parking was not unique to this parcel and…
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