Committee hears resident objections to proposed parking‑setback changes; staff to return with impact data

The Business Economic Development Committee on March 17 reviewed proposed changes to parking setbacks in urban residential districts, and heard a lengthy public comment expressing concern about reduced buffers and the loss of green space.

Planning officer Anya Kale told the committee she had prepared maps showing the three different areas that would be affected and examples of tight lots where parking would be constrained. She said the proposal distinguishes between buffer types — a minimum “A” buffer of roughly 6 feet and a “C” buffer of about 20 feet — and that the change would primarily affect properties that redevelop and…