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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0525-0400 submitted by Dr. Shailesh Vora for a change of zoning from Planned Development - Multifamily Ordinance No. 4344 to Planned Development - Multifamily with modified development standards to allow a 36-unit multifamily development located at 4741 North Galloway Avenue.
(No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations.)
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The applicant is requesting a zoning change to allow a proposed three-story, 36-unit multifamily development on a 1.6-acre site. The project consists of three buildings, each with 12 units-18 one-bedroom units averaging 814 square feet and 18 two-bedroom units averaging 1,032 square feet. Each unit will include standard kitchen appliances and washer/dryer hookups. A total of 64 parking spaces are proposed, exceeding the one-space-per-unit requirement established under SB 840. The site plan meets all building setbacks, separation requirements, and fire lane standards, and provides 27,000 square feet of open space-exceeding the 14,400-square-foot requirement-with on-site amenities including a sports court and grilling pavilion. A six-foot security/privacy fence, along with appropriate lighting and video surveillance, is proposed for property lines, parking areas, and building entrances.
Due to SB 840, the proposed density of 25 units per acre is allowed by right, and no rezoning is required for the number of units. The zoning change is requested only to allow parking within the front-yard setback. The irregular lot shape makes front-yard parking necessary to accommodate the proposed parking. The development will include covered parking for 50% of the spaces.
On November 10, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to approve the rezoning to Planned Development - Multifami...
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