Staff Recommendation

Authorize staff to proceed with Ordinance Amendments

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Staff has received a request to consider amending some commercial zones (C-3, C-4, C-6 in the City) to allow residential uses above the ground floor as well as increasing the maximum height allowed in these districts, so that development may be provided in a vertical mixed use manner, with retail or office on the ground floor and office or residences above. There currently are no zone districts, other than Town Center, that allow this vertical mixed use concept. There may be appropriate locations for this type of development.

Staff requests authorization to explore this vertical mixed use approach and either amend existing zone districts or create a new mixed use district or overlay. Design standards or guidelines could be incorporated in any amendments.

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Disposition Summary

Authorize staff to proceed with Ordinance Amendments