City Arborist Has Stormwater, Tree Canopy Concerns On T-Zone
City arborist wants reduced lot coverage, citing stormwater concerns in T-Zone proposal. Supports 20ft front and rear setbacks to allow for 15% tree canopy.
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Park Avenue Great Streets 60% Design
The Park Avenue 60% design images from the consultant Volkert, Inc. including impacts on existing trees.
T-Zone Town Hall Q&A With City Staff
Video: Citizens comment on proposal’s missed opportunity to build needed housing, bias towards developers, permissible building size, environmental impacts, streetscape.
City Manager Explains Why No Bike Lanes In Park Avenue Design
City Manager says dedicated bike lanes would result in loss of street parking and harm businesses. A “Bike Boulevard” is proposed instead.
Developers’ Letters On T-Zone
Developers want higher lot coverage and impervious surface limits, and lower setbacks in revised T-Zone code. 60% coverage is OK for townhouses.
Planning Commission Shows Deference To Developers
Video: The Planning Commission bows to developer demands, allows bigger structures and narrower setbacks through the Special Use Permit (SUP) process.
Eden Center Small Businesses Fear Displacement
Video: The Vietnamese community fears higher rents, criticizes the City’s lack of outreach on East End Small Area Plan.
Broad and Washington Architectural Plans
Images from the Architectural Package showing elevations and levels.