Staff supports rezoning two lots to SF‑6 to allow three single‑family lots; minor variance expected

Planning staff presented a rezoning request for two adjacent properties at 2335 and 2339 Southeast 4th Street to change from Single‑Family‑2 (SF‑2) to Single‑Family‑6 (SF‑6). The applicant's objective is to rezone the combined parcel to allow the creation of three residential lots; staff said the DRC recommends approval and that the applicant will require a minor variance related to a street setback for the corner lot.

Staff described the site as just under half an acre and said the SF‑6 zoning would alter dimensional standards such as lot size, lot width and lot depth, providing the flexibility to create three lots. Staff said if the minor variance for the corner lot setback were denied, the property owner could still build under the existing SF‑2 zoning but with fewer options for subdividing. The rezoning request was characterized as residential only; staff said no non‑residential uses are proposed.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the number of lots and the nature of the required variance. Staff confirmed the variance is for a street setback on the corner lot and that the underlying SF‑2 zoning would still allow residential development if the rezoning is denied. The DRC recommendation was approval; the item will move to public hearing at the regular meeting for the commission's final action.