Change zoning rules to allow apartment building on Huntington Avenue
In Plain English
Two properties at 5124 and 5110 Huntington Avenue are currently zoned for retail shops. The city wants to rezone them for medium-density housing instead. If approved, developers can build apartments or condos on these lots rather than commercial buildings.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Close the public hearing
7 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously closed the public hearing on rezoning two Huntington Avenue properties from retail to medium-density housing. This procedural step allows the council to move forward with deciding whether to approve the actual rezoning request at a future meeting. The properties at 5124 and 5110 Huntington Avenue would be able to accommodate apartments or condos instead of commercial buildings if the full rezoning is ultimately approved.
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Motion · Official minutes
Adopt the Negative Declaration and approve General Plan Amendment
7 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved rezoning two properties on Huntington Avenue from retail to medium-density housing. The lots at 5124 and 5110 Huntington Avenue can now be developed with apartments or condos instead of commercial buildings. This change allows developers to build more housing units on these sites, which could help address the city's housing needs. The unanimous vote is notable given that several council members, including McLaughlin who made the motion, typically oppose zoning changes less than half the time.
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