Planning Commission Special Called Meeting

Hill Street Overlay District Amendment

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  The Hill Street Overlay District aims to create a vibrant, walkable, mixed-use development with historic architectural features, exceptional public spaces, and sufficient parking, focusing on residential units while generating employment and commercial amenities. [Planning Commission Agenda p.3]
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  The Planning Commission unanimously voted to nominate Chair Kitty Singleton to work with staff to merge the proposed changes for the Hill Street Overlay and prepare a document for the Mayor and City Council. [Planning Commission Minutes p.1]
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  Key design standards for the overlay include building heights up to 4-5 stories, zero-foot setbacks in some areas, and requirements for 10% landscaped open space and 15% amenity area. Permitted uses include hotels, special events facilities, townhomes, and multi-family units, while certain auto-related uses, child day care, and vape/tobacco shops are prohibited. [Planning Commission Agenda p.6] [Planning Commission Agenda p.7] [Planning Commission Agenda p.10]