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Council introduces several zoning ordinances, draws public comment challenging Ordinance 3270
Summary
Staff introduced ordinances for rezoning several properties and a zoning code amendment (Ordinance 3270) to allow mixed use with residential components on commercial property; attorney Pat McKnight told the council the draft of Ordinance 3270 omits a multifamily-by-right option and, he said, would violate AB 241.
During first reading the council introduced multiple zoning-related ordinances: Ordinance 3265, a reclassification to create a planned unit development for Greystar Craig Commerce (5.83 acres at 4540 N. Commerce St.); Ordinance 3269, a reclassification for Hollywood Speedway Commerce Center; and Ordinance 3270, a proposed amendment to Title 17 to allow mixed use with a residential component in commercial zones.
At the meeting’s first public forum, attorney Pat McKnight, representing owners of 1.5 acres on Coleman and Craig Road, said he was opposed to Ordinance 3270 as introduced. McKnight argued the draft omits an explicit multifamily-by-right option and cited AB 241, saying state Legislative Counsel Bureau analysis and the assembly majority leader had advised that an ordinance that allows only mixed-use but not multifamily would not satisfy AB 241 and could invite litigation. McKnight offered to wait until the item was reached on the agenda but proceeded to state his objections during the public comment period.
Council and staff introduced the ordinances for first reading; no final votes or amendments on Ordinance 3270 were recorded at the Feb. 4 meeting.
