PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT AT 103 EVERGREEN STREET

 

Proposal for Development at 103 Evergreen Street: 

 

• Rezoning of 103 Evergreen St. from R3 to R4.

• R3 zoning permits residential development with a focus on single-family homes, duplexes, and triplex dwellings with limited density. While R4 zoning allows for increased density and permits higher-intensity residential development, often accommodating multi-family buildings with more units per lot compared to R3 zoning.

• Development plan includes construction of a 45-58 unit apartment building.

• Apartment sizes range from 200 to 500 square feet each.

• Only four tandem parking spots designated for the 45-58 units.

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IMPACT OF REZONING ON THE MOUNT HOPE COMMUNITY

 

• Increased strain of street parking due to additional vehicles.

• Greater demand on public resources such as water, sewer, and electricity.

• Elevated risk of flash flooding or basement flooding on specifically Camp and Evergreen Streets and surrounding areas.

• Potential for speculative buying by developers, leading to further rezoning and increased density.

• Threat to the character and quality of life in the Mount Hope neighborhood.

 

FUTURE STEPS FOR 103 EVERGREEN DEVELOPMENT

 

• Developers could rescind the request for R4 zoning and develop within R3 guidelines, ending the process without further public hearings.

• Developers could continue to pursue R4 zoning, either with current drawings or a new proposal, triggering a Public Hearing of the Ordinance Committee for public testimony.

• A zoning request like adjusting R3 to R4 zoning would need to pass a vote by The Ordinance Committee and then be heard and voted on by the full City Council to move forward.

• As of now, it remains uncertain which course of action the developer will pursue. No date has been set for an Ordinance Committee Public Hearing. Updates on the scheduling of the hearing will be provided if the proposal is not withdrawn.

• Councilor Sue Anderbois has expressed opposition to the request for an R4 zoning change to accommodate the proposed 45-58 unit building. She has discussed with the Ordinance Committee Chair, the Council President, and the solicitor's office to articulate her concerns and ensure effective representation of the communities interests.

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FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR THE MOUNT HOPE COMMUNITY

 

• Community members to continue advocating for responsible development and preservation of neighborhood character

• Seek concrete solutions to address community concerns effectively.

• Prioritize transparency and accountability to build trust in the process and outcomes.

• Continue discussions and collaborative efforts to address pressing community issues.

• Establish community involvement in decision-making processes

• Collaborations and seeking advice from organizations with relevant experience.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

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• Spread the Word: Share this information with friends, family, and neighbors to raise awareness about this issue.

• Attend Meetings: Join us at upcoming community meetings to voice your concerns and stand against R4 rezoning.  Click here to view a list of upcoming meetings and find information on past meetings. 

• Write Letters: Send letters to local officials expressing your opposition to R4 rezoning and advocating for equitable development solutions. Click here to use our letter template and view our contact list of local officials.