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Developer seeks rezoning for 20 for‑sale attached homes at Olive and North Spring
Summary
A developer presented a conceptual plan to build 20 for‑sale, three‑story attached units on two parcels at Olive Street and North Spring Street, requiring rezoning to a planned development. Staff noted current zoning would allow nine units by right and asked the applicant to return with a formal application.
A developer presented a conceptual plan to the city council and planning commission to build a 20‑unit attached single‑family/condo development on two parcels at the northwest corner of Olive Street and North Spring Street.
Staff said the parcels are currently zoned RM12 and CCO and total roughly 0.74 acres; under the existing zoning the site would allow nine dwelling units by right (12 units per acre). Planning staff said the project as proposed would require rezoning to a planned development to permit the higher density the applicant seeks.
The applicant (identified only in the transcript as the applicant) said the plan calls for three‑story buildings with units on the first, second and third floors, 47 non‑handicap parking spaces shown on the concept plan, and rooftop amenities such as a dog walk and bicycle storage. The applicant said the units would be for sale, not for rent, and the target price range is in the high $300,000s to low $400,000s so the product is intended for young professionals and to support downtown vitality. "We're trying to find some affordable way to get some affordable living downtown," the applicant said.
Planning staff summarized nearby context: a townhome project called Spring Street Town Homes (1.1 acres, 12 units) across North Spring Street and the Flats at Olive (about 0.17 acres, higher density) nearby. Staff highlighted that the city's future land use map (adopted in 2023) designates the site as "mixed form housing," which envisions single‑family detached and attached buildings that reflect traditional residential scale.
Council members and commissioners asked questions about building form, trash handling (staff indicated a dumpster pad is shown on the concept), parking adequacy for two‑bedroom units, and whether the reduced unit count or other design changes could better match surrounding character. Staff said the applicant must apply for rezoning to a planned development and invited the applicant to return with more detailed plans; no formal motion or vote occurred in the workshop.
The applicant said they were seeking feedback and will proceed with next steps based on the comments received.
