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Proposal
The proposal creates incentives for non-transient residential development on Washington Avenue from 5th to 16th Street by increasing maximum floor area ratio (FAR) to 4.0, increasing building heights up to 100-150 feet, eliminating parking requirements, and increasing density to 175 units per acre. The goal is to encourage permanent residential housing and reduce transient uses like hotels and short-term rentals.
Staff Recommendation
DEFERRAL
Conditions:
Projects must obtain full building permit by September 1, 2032
No residential unit shall exceed 1,200 square feet
Minimum micro-mobility component required (30% of first level, or 5% for CD-3 with existing parking)
Off-street parking limited to 20% of Tier 1 requirements
Restrictive covenant required prohibiting rentals less than 6 months and 1 day
Certificate of appropriateness required for historic properties
All existing non-conforming uses must be discontinued
Compliance Findings:
✓ Concurrency: Satisfied
✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed
✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent
✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
Potential increase in traffic and infrastructure load
Impact on existing businesses during redevelopment
Need for adequate setbacks and design guidelines
Parking demand despite reduced requirements
Tree preservation and building design compatibility
Unit size limitations and housing affordability concerns