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Planning panel recommends RM1 rezoning for North Clemson Avenue parcels to allow moderate-density housing
Summary
The commission recommended rezoning North Clemson Avenue parcels to RM1 to enable duplexes and, under pending middle‑housing changes, townhomes or quadplexes. Commissioners discussed access and design controls to preserve neighborhood character.
Planning staff asked the commission to recommend rezoning several North Clemson Avenue parcels to RM1 (moderate‑density residential) consistent with the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan and the city’s middle‑housing objectives. Staff described RM1 as a district that currently allows duplexes and, if the middle‑housing ordinance proceeds, could allow triplexes, quadplexes and townhouses under additional standards.
Public commenters at the meeting expressed general support for moderate‑density options that could expand housing choice. Commissioners discussed design and access standards — for example, encouraging access from alleys or side streets rather than North Clemson frontage — and asked staff to continue refining conditional and middle‑housing standards so future projects protect existing neighborhood character.
The commission voted to forward a positive recommendation to City Council based on the parcel’s consistency with the Comprehensive Plan future land‑use map and the city’s objective of supporting appropriate moderate‑density housing in the corridor. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Next steps: City Council will consider the recommendation; development proposals, if submitted, will be subject to board review and any access/encroachment permits required by the city engineer.
