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Commission continues McGovern–Laurel multi‑family PUD to July 21 after more review on public benefit and housing
Summary
The commission continued consideration of a proposed two‑building PUD at McGovern and Laurel (34 units total) to the July 21 meeting, asking the applicant to refine the public‑benefit package (utility burying/transformer work) and respond to housing commission guidance on inclusionary units.
The Plan & Design Commission continued its review on June 16 of a proposed PUD to redevelop properties at 1696–1704 McGovern Street and 793 Laurel Avenue into two multi-story residential buildings totaling 34 units and lower-level parking. Planner Patrick Hoffman summarized adjustments since April: a modest reduction in finished height (about 1.5 feet) so the lower parking level no longer counts as a story, stepbacks for upper stories, updated parking counts, and revised landscaping and lighting exhibits.
The applicant’s team (represented by zoning attorney Michael Esgar and developer David Goldman) said they have worked with staff on setbacks and massing but that two issues remain: (1) the public-benefit package tied to PUD relief—particularly the proposal to bury on-site utilities and potentially remove/relocate some alley transformers—and (2) the inclusionary-housing plan, which the housing commission continued for further review. The applicant told the commission it would return with detailed engineering solutions and a final inclusionary housing response.
Neighbors raised concerns about building bulk, potential loss of views for residents of the adjacent McGovern House, construction logistics and alley access, and student-generation estimates. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about unit sizes, stormwater, and the public-benefit proposal. After deliberation Commissioner Henry moved to continue the item to July 21 to allow resolution of outstanding engineering and housing items; the motion carried on a voice vote.
