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Richmond advisory committee approves subdivision at 361 South 48th Street
Summary
The Advisory Plat Committee approved primary plat SP-5-2025 to split a 0.261-acre parcel at 361 South 48th Street into two lots after staff said the proposal meets Richmond’s zoning, lot-size and lot-width standards and a 2023 UDO amendment allows zero-foot side setbacks for attached dwellings.
The Advisory Plat Committee for the City of Richmond approved primary plat SP-5-2025 on Oct. 17, 2025, allowing the subdivision of a 0.261-acre parcel at 361 South 48th Street into two lots.
Gordon Moore, the property owner and agent on the petition, told the committee the property lies within the Park Bridal addition and that the proposal divides the parcel along the common wall of an existing duplex so each new lot will be described separately when transferred. "Park Bridal addition, I think most of you know where that's at," Moore said while outlining the common-wall split approach.
Dustin, a city staff member who presented the staff report, recommended approval. "Staff recommends approving the primary application for 361 South 48 Street based on the following considerations," Dustin said, summarizing how the proposal aligns with local planning documents and development standards. Dustin reported the parent parcel is roughly 0.261 acres and that the proposed lots would be about 0.123 and 0.138 acres, both exceeding the 5,000-square-foot minimum lot area for the urban residential district. He also cited lot widths of 41.35 feet and 46.91 feet, which exceed the district minimum of 40 feet, and a 2023 amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that permits zero-foot side yard setbacks for attached dwellings that share a common wall.
The staff report noted the proposal is consistent with the Richmond Rising community action plan and the comprehensive plan’s future land use map for a "traditional neighborhood" that contemplates single-family attached units such as townhomes. The report also stated there are no rent commitments associated with the parcel.
A committee member moved to approve the primary plat; the motion was seconded and the chair called for the vote. Members responded in favor and the chair declared the motion carried, approving SP-5-2025.
The meeting had no further substantive business and was adjourned. No conditions, variances or additional staff follow-up were recorded in the meeting transcript beyond the findings and recommendation described above.
