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Valerie Punch Duplex District at Guthrie Street

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An application for D(A) Duplex District on property zoned R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the northwest corner of Guthrie Street and Toluca Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Applicant: Valerie Punch U/A From: October 22, 2026. Planner: Martin Bate Council District: 4 Z-26-000173

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A request is proposed to change the zoning on property at the northwest corner of Guthrie Street and Toluca Avenue from a Single Family District to a Duplex District, which would allow two-unit homes there. The applicant is Valerie Punch, and the property is in Council District 4.
2 eventsFirst seen Oct 22, 2026Last activity Nov 5, 2026Case ID: Z-26-000173
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Ask why duplex district rezoning returned to commission

Why now: The item appeared at City Plan Commission on 2026-10-22 and again on 2026-11-05, both with 'No outcome recorded' despite a staff recommendation of approval, and planner Martin Bate is named on both.

What to do: Ask the Planning Department why this duplex rezoning on single-family land appeared twice with no recorded outcome, and what changed between the two listings. Without that answer, the reason for the repeat stays invisible to the public.

Act before: After the requested records are produced

Source: City Plan Commission — Nov 05, 2026 →
Resident

Check duplex rezoning plans near Guthrie and Toluca

Why now: The application seeks D(A) Duplex District on R-7.5(A) Single Family land at that corner, staff recommends approval, and the item is listed for 2026-11-05.

What to do: If you live near the northwest corner of Guthrie Street and Toluca Avenue, ask planner Martin Bate what duplex use the applicant intends on this lot now zoned single-family. Approval would allow two-unit housing where only single-family homes are currently permitted.

Act before: After the next material record update

Source: City Plan Commission — Nov 05, 2026 →

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An application for D(A) Duplex District on property zoned R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the northwest corner of Guthrie Street and Toluca Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Applicant: Valerie Punch U/A From: October 22, 2026. Planner: Martin Bate Council District: 4 Z-26-000173

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An application for D(A) Duplex District on property zoned R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the northwest corner of Guthrie Street and Toluca Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Applicant: Valerie Punch Planner: Martin Bate Council District: 4 Z-26-000173