Council approves Copperleaf infill plan to split two lots into three homes with stormwater and sidewalk commitments

The council approved a rezoning request from Copperleaf Partners to reconfigure two vacant parcels at 373 and 385 Lawrence Street into three single‑family lots under the city's residential infill overlay. The planning staff recommendation and the planning commission favorably recommended the application, and council approved the rezoning 7–0.

Applicant Adam Rosen said the project will include pervious pavers for driveways, conveyance of stormwater to existing city infrastructure, and either construction or donation of right‑of‑way to allow future five‑foot sidewalks where required by public works. Mark Rice of Public Works confirmed staff would work with the developer on appropriate sidewalk width and right‑of‑way needs; council clarified that setbacks are measured from current property lines so that donation of right‑of‑way would not retroactively force a building back after construction plans meet infill standards.

Concerns from neighbors centered on narrow one‑way Rigby Street access, retaining walls that limit turning, and parking stress in the area; the developer said proposed on‑site parking and garages provide sufficient capacity for the new homes and committed to work with staff on final engineering. Councilmember motioned to approve the application with the developer’s mitigation commitments and the motion carried unanimously.

Provenance: topicintro SEG 3810 (opening of the Copperleaf presentation) → topfinish SEG 4796 (vote recorded).