Project Background

The R4C and R2A zoning districts were established in the 1960’s. Since that time the City has experienced some significant redevelopment in these zones and concerns have been raised as to how this development fits within the current goals and policies of the City. 

In early 2009, the City Council directed City Planning Commission and Planning staff to work with the public and provide City Council with a report with recommendations for potential ordinance changes to the R2A and R4C residential zoning districts found in the Central Area.  In August 2009, a citizen Advisory Committee was appointed with members from each Council Ward as well as a landlord representative, Planning Commissioner and City Council member.

The Advisory Committee was charged with documenting issues and identify what, if any changes are needed. The Advisory Committee will work with staff throughout the course of the community outreach effort; advising on the outreach strategy, reviewing assumptions and providing feedback at important project milestones. 

Advisory Committee Roster

City Council Representative
Tony Derezinski

Planning Commission  Representative
Jean Carlberg

Rental Property Owner Representative
Chuck Carver 

Representatives from each Ward of the City
1^st Ward Representatives: Ilene Tyler, David Merchant

2^nd Ward Representatives: Wendy Carman, Carl Luckenbach

3^rd Ward Representatives: Ellen Rambo, Michele Derr  

4^th Ward Representatives: Julie Weatherbee, Nancy Leff

5^th Ward Representative: Ethel Potts

July 2013 - R4C Committee Appointed

On July 1, 2013, City Council appointed a citizens committee to advise the Planning Commission on draft ordinance amendments to be presented in City Council. 

• City Council Resolution - July 1, 2013 (pdf)
• Meeting Notes - August 14, 2013 (pdf)
• Meeting Notes - August 28, 2013 (pdf)
• Meeting Notes - September 11, 2013 (pdf)
• Meeting Notes - September 25, 2013 (pdf)
• Final Task Force Report - December 15, 2013 (pdf)

April 2013 - Planning Commission Forwards Report

On April 16, 2013, the City Planning Commission passed a resolution forwarding the R4C/R2A report to City Council and recommended that City Council authorize the Planning Commission and Planning staff to begin work on the ordinance changes.   

• Planning Commission Resolution - April 16, 2013 (pdf)
• R4C/R2A Recommendations Report - April 16, 2013 (pdf)

May 2012 - Advisory Committee Issues Final Report

The final Advisory Committee report was presented to the Planning Commission in May 2012.

• R4C/R2A Zoning District Study Advisory Committee Recommendation Report: May 2012 (pdf)

Background Information 

• R4C & R2A Resolution - 2009 (pdf)
• R4C & R2A Study Process (pdf)
• Resolution Appointing R4C & R2A Zoning District Study Advisory Committee (pdf)
• R4C & R2A Zoning Districts Anticipated Timetable (pdf)

Meeting Summaries and Focus Group Notes

• Advisory Committee Meeting #1: September 22, 2009 (pdf)
• Advisory Committee Meeting #2: November 09, 2009 (pdf)
• Neighborhood Association Focus Group discussion notes: December 07, 2009 (pdf)
• Citizen Focus Group: December 07, 2009 (pdf)
• Planning Commission discussion notes: Decemeber 08, 2009 (pdf)
• Boards and Commissions discussion notes: December 10, 2009 (pdf)
• City Housing Staff discussion notes: December 14, 2009 (pdf)
• Advisory Committee Meeting #3: January 21, 2010 (pdf)
• Rental Property Owners Focus Group discussion notes: March 11, 2010 (pdf)
• Advisory Committee Meeting #4: April 21, 2010 (pdf)
• Advisory Committee Meeting #5: June 24, 2010 (pdf)
• Advisory Committee Meeting #6: August 24, 2010 (pdf)
• Advisory Committee Meeting #7: October 26, 2010
• Advisory Committee Meeting #8: November 29, 2010
• Advisory Committee Meeting #9: March 16, 2011

Student Survey

• May 2010 Student Survey - results (pdf)
• May 2010 Student Survey - comments

Project Maps

All maps are DRAFT for discussion purposes ONLY

• Map - ALL R4C parcels (pdf)
• Map - R4C parcels by lot size
• Map- Hoover/Davis Area (pdf)
• Map-Prospect/South Forest Area (pdf)
• Map A – Density example (14,011 sq ft parcel) (pdf)
• Map B – Density example (6,600 sq ft parcel) (pdf)
• Map C – Oakland Avenue (pdf)
• Map D – Greenwood Avenue (pdf) 
• Map E – No minimum lot size (pdf)
  

 Last Updated: January 22, 2014