Peter Craft's Request for Lot Line Adjustment and Attached Homes (5310 Mehler St.)

Dissent: No notable dissent; the vote to reject was unanimous among the commissioners present.

Moved by Mayor Schneider [End of discussion on 5310 Mehler St.] · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner [End of discussion on 5310 Mehler St.]

Applicant Peter Craft sought to adjust lot lines and build two attached homes on an R1 parcel at 5310 Mehler St., incorporating an adjacent B1 lot. The project proposed 4 off-street parking spots and required a 5-foot encroachment into the R1 zone. Neighbor Mary Borgamy expressed concerns about storm water drainage, property maintenance, tenant behavior, and high density on the small lot. Staff comments highlighted potential storm water issues. The applicant addressed concerns regarding drainage with a proposed retaining wall and offered solutions for tenant issues. Commissioners debated the impact on R1 zoning, lot size non-conformity, and insufficient detail on storm water plans.

Doug Peetmeyer's Request for Property Subdivision (2022 Williams St.)

Dissent: No notable dissent; the vote to approve was unanimous among the commissioners present.

Moved by Mayor Schneider [End of discussion on 2022 Williams St.] · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner [End of discussion on 2022 Williams St.]

Doug Peetmeyer (Abercrombie & Associates) requested to subdivide a 0.433-acre R3-zoned parcel at 2022 Williams St. into two lots (0.3209 and 0.1080 acres) for a proposed three-unit building in addition to the existing nine-unit structure. The proposal met R3 zoning requirements for lot size and density. Discussion involved ensuring adequate parking (15 proposed for 12 units) and addressing storm water management, which the applicant stated would be handled with site grading and a retaining wall. The developer highlighted their track record of rehabilitating existing buildings and developing vacant land. The question of whether subdivision was strictly necessary was raised but ultimately deemed acceptable given the developer's operational needs.