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Beaver Housing Authority outlines plan to replace four aging homes with duplexes; commission asks for site plans and zoning guidance
Summary
Jason Shire, executive director of the Beaver Housing Authority, presented plans to demolish four older single-family homes and replace them with duplexes to increase housing supply; commissioners requested site plans, setbacks and parking details and said they will review whether isolated rezoning or recent state changes affect the project.
The Beaver Housing Authority presented an informational plan to the Beaver City Planning & Zoning Commission on Nov. 4 to convert four aging single-family parcels into duplexes as part of a push to increase affordable housing options.
Jason Shire, executive director of the Beaver Housing Authority, told the commission the authority owns the four parcels and is considering complete demolition of the existing older homes — some described as 50 to 60 years old — to make way for duplexes. Shire said engineers have reviewed at least one site and indicated it can accommodate multifamily units; he described the work as an effort to remove deteriorated properties and increase the city’s supply of modest, affordable housing.
Commissioners focused discussion on whether the four R-1–zoned parcels would require rezoning or whether recent state changes that allow more flexible accessory units or basement apartments could apply. Commissioners asked whether rezoning would be sought for individual pockets or a broader area and noted that the parcels are not adjacent to one another. Members also asked about parking, lot dimensions and open-space requirements; Shire said the engineering review suggests the parcels have enough space for parking and that the authority will supply detailed plans.
The city staff and commissioners asked the housing authority to return with site plans, dimensions, setbacks, parking layouts and any pertinent state code information so the commission can determine whether to recommend rezoning or proceed under existing allowances. No formal action, motion or vote was taken on the proposal at this meeting; the presentation was listed as informational old business and the commission asked staff to review applicable state rules and report back.
Shire said the housing authority is evaluating additional sites within city limits and is open to acquiring land for development; he offered to provide the commission with plans and other background materials at a future meeting.
