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Design commission approves eight-unit infill with conditions to protect sidewalk safety and street trees
Summary
The Downtown Design Commission approved an eight-unit residential infill (DTCAD-25-00080) after the applicant withdrew a related right-of-way closure; commissioners required textured/color sidewalk delineation, tree-species coordination and 'no parking' signs at driveways.
The Downtown Design Commission voted Oct. 16 to approve an eight-unit residential infill project on Francis Avenue, DTCAD-25-00080, after the applicant agreed to mitigation measures intended to reduce pedestrian-vehicle conflicts.
Planning staffer Laura Griggs told the board the project will create eight driveways across a new sidewalk and highlighted the city's pedestrian-circulation guidance and a 10-foot maximum setback that leaves little space between garage faces and the public walkway. "We are recommending approval," Griggs said, while noting the sign component for the development will return to the commission for separate review.
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