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Planning commission recommends site plan for 16 apartments at 1925 Barker Street with conditions
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a site plan to convert two historic school buildings at 1925 Barker Street into 16 long‑term units, with 27 parking spaces, landscaping, dark‑sky lighting requirements and conditions including required permits and a contingency on final rezoning.
The Planning Commission recommended July 22 that the City Commission approve a site plan for 1925 Barker Street that would remodel the interior of two existing school buildings to create 16 long‑term residential units.
Staff told commissioners the plan proposes reconfigured parking that would provide 27 spaces (21 spaces are required), new landscaping to buffer the site, a preliminary stormwater scheme tying to existing on‑site connections, and replacement of exterior lights with dark‑sky‑compliant fixtures subject to staff review. Staff also noted the property is protected under the city's landmark preservation chapter and therefore would require a certificate of appropriateness before any exterior alterations. Staff listed conditions that include obtaining all required permits, coordinating with engineering on stormwater and canopy trees in the public right‑of‑way, and submitting lighting for staff approval before installation.
Commissioners raised questions about paving and curb‑cut location, and staff said engineering had approved the site circulation pattern at a preliminary level but would review any final adjustments. A motion to recommend approval of the site plan as submitted, subject to staff comments and review of curb‑cut location, passed by roll call with all present voting yes. The recommendation is contingent on the city commission granting the requested rezoning.
