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Council seeks clarity on zoning density change for split-zoned parcel
Summary
A councilor asked staff to explain a proposed change that would correct a split-zoned parcel (R5/R2) to a lower-density classification; planning staff said the change appears to be a uniformity correction and offered to provide a follow-up briefing.
Councilor Majok asked planning staff why a parcel near a multi-family building was being rezoned to a lower-density designation, raising concerns that reducing the zoning to R2 could limit future housing units or encourage demolition and replacement with lower-density housing.
Planning staff explained the parcel is split-zoned and that the proposed change appears to be a correction to make zoning consistent with the adjacent multi-family property; staff said they would confirm the details and provide an update to the council by 1:00 p.m. if possible. The staff also noted that, except for a specific project proposal, staff generally lean toward the less-dense option when reconciling combined parcels unless there is a particular reason to retain higher density.
Councilors requested a short briefing with specific information about the permitted unit counts under each zone classification and asked staff to confirm whether the change is a technical correction or part of a broader proposal. Staff agreed to follow up before the item returns for formal action.
Next steps: planning staff will provide a concise memo clarifying the zoning change rationale, the practical difference in permitted units between R5 and R2 for the parcel, and whether the proposed correction will affect an active project.
