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Rochester council clears Enclave Development rezoning and plan amendment for downtown apartment project amid public concern about affordability
Summary
Council unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment (CD2025‑004) and zone change (CD2025‑005) for a 2.04‑acre downtown site to allow a 4–7 story general‑occupancy apartment project; public commenters raised concerns that the project is market‑rate only and could displace long‑time affordable units.
The Rochester City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change Dec. 8 that will allow Enclave Development to pursue a 4–7 story, general‑occupancy apartment project on a 2.04‑acre site near Center Street and 6th Avenue SE.
Desmond McGill of the Community Development Department told the council the applicant is requesting to change the land‑use designation from medium‑density residential to high‑density (R4) in the Destination Medical Center urban center. Planning staff and the development review team recommended approval, saying the proposal supports transit corridors, increases…
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