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Westmont planning commission continues review of 12-unit proposal at 306 North Cass to Feb. 4
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission continued public hearing PCC0162025 for a proposed 12-unit rental at 306 North Cass Ave after discussion of parking, density (12 units proposed vs. 8 by right), setbacks, open space shortfall and retaining-wall/stormwater issues. Commissioners asked for revised elevations and materials before the Feb. 4 special meeting.
Michael Gatto, representing the contract purchaser and development team for Campano LLC, presented plans for a 12-unit, all-rental building at 306 North Cass Avenue and requested a preliminary subdivision to consolidate five lots, a major site-plan approval and three variances in the R4 General Residence District: a 5-foot front-yard setback reduction (from 25 to 20 feet), a density variance (proposed 12 units where the site yields eight units by right) and a variance for outdoor open space.
Planning staff (Scott) corrected the case number to PCC0162025 and summarized key project metrics: the site is about 0.475 acres (≈20,000 sq ft), the petitioner proposes 12 units (≈1,722 sq ft per unit vs. the R4 standard of 2,500 sq ft/unit), building footprint just under 6,000 sq ft, building height about 32 feet (below the 35-foot maximum), required parking of 18 spaces (19 provided),…
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