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Alexandria council adopts rezoning for 202 North 14th Street to allow four-family housing
Summary
The Alexandria City Council voted June 16 to adopt an ordinance rezoning 202 North 14th Street from single-family with mobile-home overlay to a multifamily district, clearing the way for construction of four-family housing after a unanimous zoning commission recommendation and no public opposition at the hearing.
The Alexandria City Council voted June 16 to adopt an ordinance rezoning 202 North 14th Street from SF2 MH (single-family with mobile-home overlay) to MF2 (multifamily), permitting the construction of four-family housing units. The zoning commission had unanimously recommended approval in its review, and a neighborhood resident spoke in support during the committee discussion.
Lizzie Felter, chair of the zoning committee, explained the change removes a mobile-home overlay so the two lots can be developed as two separate four-family structures, meeting the city's multifamily lot requirements. Daniel, a staff member on the item, told the council the applicant, identified in committee as John Harley, had been asked to attend but was not present.
Councilman Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilwoman Felter seconded the motion; the motion carried. Council members noted the project will require standard permits and inspections to meet city construction and hurricane-resistance standards enacted after 2016.
Why it matters: The rezoning clears a regulatory obstacle for infill housing on an undeveloped lot on the other side of the rapids in the oil mill quarters, which supporters said will add new units to the local supply with modern construction standards.
Next steps: The developer must pursue building permits and comply with applicable city codes and permitting requirements before work can begin.
