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Planning Commission approves six-unit Belmont townhome project after sewer and open-space debate
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a six-unit, two-story townhome site plan at 812 Belmont Avenue by a 5–2 vote after debate over sewer capacity, open-space calculations and pedestrian connectivity; the applicant provided easements and a sewer upgrade plan.
The Planning Commission approved a site plan for six two-story townhome units at 812 Belmont Avenue after a lengthy discussion about sewer capacity, open-space calculations and pedestrian connectivity.
Lede: The commission voted 5–2 to approve the site plan for six units on roughly 0.45 acres, with staff conditions requiring confirmation of recorded easements and engineering approval of sewer upgrades before building permits are issued.
Nut graf: Commissioners who opposed the plan said open space and pedestrian connectivity were inadequate and that the initial earlier presentation to council had indicated fewer units; proponents said engineering work, recorded easements and a plan to replace undersized sewer lines addressed those constraints.
What was proposed
The application requested approval of six…
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