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Commission approves narrow‑lot split on Liberty Street to allow two new infill homes
Summary
Commission approved a waiver to split a downtown Liberty Street parcel into two narrow lots for construction of two new homes (approx. 1,600–1,700 sq ft). Commissioners discussed parking and neighborhood fit before voting.
Staff described a waiver request to split a parcel between 230 and 216–218 Liberty Street into two lots that would be narrower than the PR district standard (34.75 ft vs. 40 ft minimum frontage). Colin Deweese, the applicant, said his plan is to build two starter homes of about 1,600–1,700 square feet with single‑car garages and four off‑site parking spaces; he said the intent is "built to sell" and that one potential buyer is already identified.
Neighbors who spoke in support told the commission that two single‑family homes were preferable to other potential outcomes; commissioners noted continued concerns about parking but agreed the infill would add housing near downtown and approved the waiver on a roll call vote.
