Earlier this summer, City Council approved the development of a 4-unit, Planned
Unit Development (PUD) at 212 and 216 West Olive Avenue. What is unique about
this proposal is that it will incorporate the existing 80 year-old house into
the development.
The three new two-story units incorporate several of the same design features
as the existing house which will visually unify the development. The new houses
are between 1,807 to 1,878 square feet. Several years ago, the City Council
adopted the Neighborhood Compatibility Ordinance which added incentives to
incorporate older “character” homes into new developments. The idea behind this
was to allow new development to occur as the zoning permits, but by retaining
some of the older homes; it would help new development blend into existing
neighborhoods. This is the first time these provisions of the Code have been
implemented and we’re hopeful that it will look as good when constructed as it
does on paper. Stay tuned!
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| Existing 80 year-old house that will be retained |
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New construction
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| Site Plan |
