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Commission approves 9‑story, 35‑unit residential site plan near NE 9th Ave
Summary
The council unanimously approved a quasi‑judicial site plan for a 9‑story (100‑foot) building with 35 residential units and an integrated parking garage after staff outlined DRC conditions including an expanded stormwater retention and sidewalk improvements.
The City Commission approved a site‑plan application for a proposed 9‑story, approximately 100‑foot residential building containing 35 units and a two‑story parking garage on two parcels near Northeast 9th Avenue and Northeast 131st Street.
Debbie Love, development services director, told council the DRC approved the project with conditions including construction and maintenance of a 6‑foot sidewalk along the frontage, underground utilities, and stormwater retention above minimum requirements. The developer has 18 months to apply for a building permit following site‑plan approval.
Council members described the project as well‑designed, saying it would activate the street frontage and elevate the district. The council approved the quasi‑judicial resolution by a unanimous 5–0 vote.
During the hearing the commission noted the project had previously received a conditional‑use permit; staff said two other pipeline projects were under redesign, and that this site is one of the last remaining projects in the area under the city’s NRO (neighborhood revitalization overlay). Council asked about affordability options; staff said the project is market‑rate and developers were discussing CRA incentives to introduce affordability, but no affordability commitment was required as a condition of approval.
Next steps: the applicant will submit for building permits and satisfy the DRC conditions; staff will monitor compliance with the 18‑month permit application timeframe.
