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.
Plans and Policies
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
