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Council approves rezoning at 797 Chicago Ave to allow 57 multifamily units with parking proffers
Summary
Council approved rezoning for 797 Chicago Ave, converting split zoning to allow two three‑story multifamily buildings totaling 57 units with two parking spaces per unit; the applicant offered proffers including an extended opaque fence, removal of a gazebo proffer and a boundary‑line adjustment with La Morena to meet parking requirements.
City Council voted Jan. 13 to rezone 797 Chicago Avenue to align split zoning and allow a proposed multifamily development of two three‑story buildings totaling 57 units.
Staff explained the site contains a mix of R‑5 conditional, B‑2 conditional and an unproffered B‑2 strip; the rezoning would consolidate zoning to allow the developer to meet off‑street parking requirements through a boundary line adjustment with the adjoining La Morena property. The applicant proposes two parking spaces per unit, visitor parking, a six‑foot opaque fence extension along the single‑family rear lots and the removal of a gazebo proffer the developer says is unnecessary for their design.
Neil Coleman of Coleman Engineering, representing the applicant, said the project already passed a 2022 rezoning and is nearing engineer comprehensive site plan approval; he described a phased build approach and the need to install infrastructure (stormwater, water and sewer) as land‑disturbance permits proceed. Council and staff questioned parking footprint, green space and access; staff reiterated their recommendation and Planning Commission approved the request 6‑0. Council approved the rezoning on a roll call vote.
