PB26-0813, ALTON CITY CENTER OVERLAY - LDR AMENDMENT

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Proposal

The applicant proposes to create the Alton City Center Overlay to incentivize residential development in the area between Lincoln Road and 17th Street from West Avenue to Alton Road. The proposal would allow increased height (150 feet), density (150 units per acre), and floor area ratio (3.5) for mixed-use projects with substantial residential components.

Staff Recommendation
DEFERRAL

Conditions:

  • Restrictive covenant requiring residential units leased for minimum 6 months and 1 day
  • No new transient uses permitted
  • Minimum 50% of gross floor area for non-transient residential uses
  • Minimum 500 square feet residential unit size
  • Ground level active retail/restaurant uses
  • Micromobility station with minimum 40 units
  • 20-foot setback from Alton Road above 75 feet in height

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed ✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent ✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
  • Excessive parking allowance compared to city-sponsored Lincoln Road incentives
  • Reduced residential floor area requirement undermines housing goals
  • Concept plans appear to exceed maximum permitted FAR for applicant's property
  • Need for community outreach meeting before transmittal
Property Details
Lot Size Minimum 45,000 square feet
Applicant Private applicant (name not specified in document)
Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

09:00 AM

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