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Royal Oak board approves parking variance for 59-unit mixed‑income project at 401 E. 3rd St.

Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals / Planning Board (hybrid meeting) · February 14, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a waiver of 26 off‑street parking spaces to allow a developer to build 59 mixed‑income units (31 affordable) at 401 E. 3rd Street, citing site constraints, LIHTC financing and a 30‑year affordability commitment.

The Royal Oak board voted to approve a parking variance that will allow a developer to build a 59‑unit mixed‑income building at 401 East 3rd Street despite providing 63 on‑site spaces instead of the 89 required under city code.

Staff explained the site is 0.37 acres in the Central Business District and that Planning Commission approval for the site plan and special land use was contingent on this board granting a waiver for 26 spaces. Steven Dronen of…

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