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Proposal
The City proposes zoning incentives to encourage non-transient residential development along Lincoln Road West from Alton Road to Drexel Avenue, including increased floor area ratios (FAR) and building heights. Properties would need to eliminate existing transient uses and commit to long-term residential rentals only to qualify for the incentives.
Staff Recommendation
CONTINUANCE TO MAY 6
Review the proposed ordinances and continue to May 6, 2025 Planning Board meeting after community outreach
Conditions:
All existing transient uses must be fully vacated and prohibited
Only non-transient residential units permitted above first floor
Minimum micro-mobility component required within structure
Restrictive covenant required prohibiting rentals less than 6 months and 1 day
Certificate of appropriateness required for historic properties
Off-street parking prohibited for maximum height incentives
Participation in public micro-mobility network required
Building permits must be obtained by September 1, 2032
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 short-term rentals
Traffic impacts from increased development potential
Infrastructure capacity for water, sewer, and transportation