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Commission adopts new RM5 zone but removes proposed density-bonus provisions
Summary
After extensive debate and public testimony, the Planning Commission voted to recommend creation of a new RE5 (renamed RM5) zone but struck the proposed density-bonus section that would have enabled up to 14 units per acre; the commission left bonus-density negotiations for council-level development agreements.
The Planning Commission voted Thursday to establish a new medium/high-density residential zone (petition labeled RE5; commissioners agreed to the RM5 name) but removed the proposed density-bonus language from the ordinance.
The ordinance before the commission would have allowed a density bonus enabling up to 14 units per acre if applicants met specified public-benefit requirements (open space, superior materials, infrastructure dedication, and affordable-unit provisions). Staff advised caution because the City Council had earlier specified no more than eight dwelling units per acre…
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