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Board backs comprehensive-plan amendment and rezoning for 1398 North Pearl Street
Summary
The board recommended Ordinance 20-15 (comp plan amendment) and Ordinance 20-16 (rezoning) for a 0.87-acre parcel at 1398 North Pearl Street to change future land use to mixed use and rezone to Mixed Use. Staff presented a conceptual plan showing up to 6–8 rear units plus two duplex-capable lots (maximum 12 units; ~14 units/acre).
The Crestview Planning and Development Board on Jan. 2026 voted to recommend City Council approval of Ordinance 20-15, a comprehensive-plan amendment to change the future land use of 1398 North Pearl Street (about 0.87 acres) from residential to mixed use, and Ordinance 20-16, the accompanying rezoning to the Mixed Use district.
Planning staff told the board the application includes a conceptual plan with two lots fronting North Pearl and a rear lot accessed by a private drive. "They're proposing somewhere between 6 and 8 depending on how all of the engineering comes back, units like a small apartment complex and then 2 lots facing North Pearl Street which could, maximally be developed for a duplex on each property resulting in a maximum of 12 units," Nick said, and staff estimated a conceptual density of roughly 14 units per acre consistent with nearby developments.
Board members noted the city recently adopted a growth strategy that now requires conceptual plans for zoning changes that increase density or intensity. After staff presentation, a motion by Mister Warren (Ordinance 20-15) and subsequent motion by Mister Medlock (Ordinance 20-16) were seconded and both recommendations to the council carried by voice vote.
During the public-comment period, Sarah Seerfoss raised broader concerns about overdevelopment, environmental impacts and pedestrian safety in south Crestview and asked how the board weighs groundwater, green space and long-term community character when evaluating projects. Seerfoss asked the board to consider tabling items to address such concerns more fully; the board proceeded with its recommendation to forward the ordinances to City Council.
