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Proposal
The City proposes to create incentives for non-transient residential development on Washington Avenue from 5th to 16th Street by increasing maximum floor area ratio from 2.0 to 3.0, increasing building height from 50 to 75 feet (up to 100 feet with additional requirements), eliminating minimum parking requirements, and requiring micro-mobility stations. The goal is to encourage permanent residential housing and reduce transient uses like hotels and short-term rentals.
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL
Conditions:
Non-transient residential apartment units only
No residential unit shall exceed 1,200 square feet
Minimum 30% micro-mobility component on first level
All existing non-conforming uses must be discontinued
Restrictive covenant prohibiting rentals less than 6 months and 1 day
Off-street parking limited to 20% of Tier 1 requirements
Sunset provision for projects obtaining permits by September 1, 2030
Compliance Findings:
✓ Concurrency: Satisfied
✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed
✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent
✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
Loss of permanent residents due to conversion to transient uses
Traffic impacts from increased development potential
Infrastructure capacity for water, sewer, and parks
Building height and massing impacts on neighborhood character
Parking demand despite reduced requirements
Micro-mobility implementation and business viability