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Commission sends negative referral on Broad Street multiunit conversion over parking, density concerns
Summary
A proposal to convert a mixed-use building on Broad Street into a three-family unit drew concern over parking shortfalls and a proposed density of 31.73 units/acre; the commission voted 5–2 to recommend denial to the zoning board.
Planning staff recommended a positive referral for 1594 Broad Street to convert a mixed-use building into three residential units, but commissioners focused on off-street parking and a proposed density of roughly 31.73 units per acre—well above the 16.5 units/acre measured within a 200-foot radius. Commissioner Lamphere moved for a negative recommendation citing the lot's small size (4,118 sq ft where 14,000 sq ft would be required) and insufficient parking, and the motion passed 5–2.
Staff noted the future land use designation allows multifamily development but that the project would be short one off-street parking space under current standards; commissioners stressed on-site parking and neighborhood parking stress as key concerns and recorded a negative referral for the Zoning Board to consider.
