Gilbert redevelopment panel approves two‑unit Craft Row homes in Heritage District

The Gilbert Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday approved DR25‑61, a two‑unit attached dwelling known as the Craft Row Homes at the northeast corner of Vaughn Avenue and Elm Street.

Planner Kristen, presenting the staff report, described the 0.16‑acre infill project as a three‑story attached duplex with a central courtyard, enclosed two‑car garages for each unit, additional driveway and visitor parking, and fenced rear yards. "The project that I have before you tonight is for the Craft Row Homes on Vaughn," she said, outlining design changes that add a brick facade on the front elevation, additional windows, and trim to break up large stucco surfaces.

Commissioners praised the revisions, with Vice chair Updike saying the additional windows and brick help avoid a "four‑sided stucco box" and expressing a preference for as much brick as feasible. No members of the public spoke on the item during the public hearing. A commissioner moved to approve the design review with conditions as presented; the motion was seconded and recorded as passing 5‑0.

Why it matters: The project adds two residential units in the town's Heritage District, a center of recent infill redevelopment. Staff noted the proposal conforms to existing multifamily‑low zoning and Heritage District design guidelines and said final site plans will be approved administratively prior to construction.

Next steps: The commission’s action recommends approval of DR25‑61; staff will complete an administrative final site plan review and issue any required permits before construction may begin. The developer will need to resolve any standard administrative conditions and building permit requirements before work starts.