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Royal Oak Commission approves first reading to rezone 111 North Alexander to a PUD amid neighborhood pushback
Summary
The Royal Oak City Commission approved first reading of a planned unit development (PUD) for 111 North Alexander, allowing three dwellings on a 40-foot lot, after extensive public comment and split deliberations over master-plan consistency, precedent and affordability.
Royal Oak's City Commission voted on first reading Jan. 12 to rezone 111 North Alexander to a planned unit development, a decision that drew repeated public comment and divided commissioners over whether the small, 40-foot lot should allow three dwellings. Mayor Fournier opened deliberations after staff and the petitioner described the site as 'unique' because it borders commercial property and an alley.
Resident Trish Oliver, who spoke during public comment, told the commission: "If the city commission approves this proposal at 111 North Alexander, it will set a precedent negatively affecting every Royal Oak home by allowing 3 dwellings on a lot zone for just 1 single family unit." Several other neighbors raised similar concerns about compatibility, parking and the lot's existing nonconforming 40-foot width compared with Royal Oak's…
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