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Council approves two zoning changes including R-1 to T-3.2 transition
Summary
Council approved Planning item RZ26-0032 to rezone property from R-1 suburban single-family to T-3.2 neighborhood transition (allowing duplex construction and narrower setbacks) and approved a second rezoning from T-5.1 to T-5.2.
Planning staff explained that T-3.2 zoning reduces front and rear setback requirements compared with R-1 and allows duplex construction, which is the key difference relevant to the property proposed for RZ26-0032. After discussion and a roll-call vote, council approved the rezoning amendment. A separate planning item, RZ26-0018, amended property from T-5.1 to T-5.2 and was also approved by roll call.
During discussion some councilors expressed concern that increased intensity near single-family areas is controversial and emphasized the need to balance walkable neighborhood objectives with adjacent single-family character. Planning staff said the rezoning decisions follow staff review and adjustments after initial applicant requests and recommendation.
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