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Commission approves rezoning for duplex at 1217 Small Street despite FLUM mismatch
Summary
Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change to allow a duplex at 1217 Small Street after developer and staff testimony that the lot historically contained a duplex and that the proposed units would be affordable infill housing.
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change that will allow the construction of a duplex at 1217 Small Street. Staff reported the parcel was historically developed with duplexes in the 1950s; the existing structure on the site was demolished several months ago.
Applicant representative Kevin Jara told commissioners the owner is an investor planning an affordable duplex product, with units likely priced "around 300 to 400" thousand dollars combined per duplex unit package. Staff noted the request does not align with the current future land use map designation (listed in the packet as mixed use), and DRC was unable to support the zoning change for that reason. Commissioners balanced FLUM consistency against neighborhood context and history; after discussion Commissioner Adakari moved to close the public hearing and approve both the comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change as proposed by the developer; the motion passed unanimously.
