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PB25-0739
Lincoln Road East Residential Use Incentives
LDR Amendments
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Proposal
The City proposes to create incentives for non-transient residential development in the Lincoln Road East area (200-300 blocks) by increasing maximum FAR from 2.75 to 3.5, increasing height limits up to 150 feet on the south side and 125 feet on the north side, and eliminating parking requirements. The goal is to encourage permanent residential uses and discourage short-term rentals to help address the City's population decline.
Staff Recommendation
DEFERRAL
Conditions:
All existing transient uses must be fully vacated and prohibited
Only non-transient residential units permitted above first floor
6/7 vote required to reverse required covenants
Discontinuance of any nonconforming entertainment establishment
FAR and height incentives only apply to projects with building permit or business tax receipt by September 1, 2030
All contributing structures must be retained and restored
Community outreach meeting required before transmittal
Compliance Findings:
✓ Concurrency: Satisfied
✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed
✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent
✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
Population decline from 87,779 in 2010 to 80,017 in 2022
Conversion of residential units to short-term rentals
Traffic impacts from increased development
Infrastructure capacity for water, sewer, and solid waste
Height and scale compatibility with existing neighborhood
Need for community outreach meeting before transmittal