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Planned three-lot subdivision at 906 King Avenue draws design and demolition concerns
Summary
Staff presented a revised three-lot plan for 906 King Avenue with small lot-width variances; commissioners debated narrow lot widths, possible demolition of existing structures to gain compliant lots and the implications of recent state law on opposition thresholds.
Planning staff summarized a postponed proposal for 906 King Avenue that would create three linear lots with lot-width variances (two end lots at 55 feet versus the 59-foot neighborhood-compatibility standard). Staff noted two comment forms in support and seven in opposition and advised commissioners that a recent state law change means the opposition percentage does not trigger a supermajority requirement for added lots.
Commissioners discussed design alternatives the applicant could pursue, including widening lots to 57 feet to reduce variance needs or reconfiguring lot lines, but staff cautioned that moving lot lines could require demolition of existing structures and relocation of driveways. A commissioner observed that increasing lot widths would likely necessitate tearing down small accessory buildings or sheds on the property. Staff said the applicant is expected in the public hearing to address these constraints.
No vote occurred in the work session; the discussion centered on whether the current layout is buildable without substantial demolition and whether adjustments could bring the plan closer to neighborhood compatibility standards.
