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Duplex Use at Garland Avenue

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A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for an amendment to the land use map to allow a duplex use on property that currently allows a single family use within Subarea A of Planned Development District No. 134, on the north line of Garland Avenue, between South Munger Boulevard and South Saint Mary Avenue Recommendation of Staff: Approval Recommendation of CPC: Denial without prejudice Z234-236(LC)

Zoning CasecorridorCity Council
A proposal seeks to allow a duplex on a Garland Avenue property currently zoned for single-family homes only. The change would increase residential density in the corridor and affect the neighborhood's character and housing mix.
1 eventFirst seen Jan 8, 2025Last activity Jan 8, 2025Case ID: Z234-236
City Council: DeniedJan 8, 2025
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Developer
As of Jan 2025

Assess Garland Avenue land opportunity before applicant submits new rezoning

Applies if: If you are considering acquiring or co-developing land on the north line of Garland Avenue

Context: City Council denied Z234-236 on January 8, 2025; a second denial would impose a two-year reapplication ban, creating pressure on the applicant to either engage partners or refile a stronger case soon.

Recommended: If you are a developer interested in the north Garland Avenue corridor, the applicant whose rezoning was denied (Z234-236) is free to redesign and refile — making now a window to negotiate site control or a partnership before a new application enters the pipeline.

Source: City Council — Jan 08, 2025 →
Journalist
As of Jan 2025

Request records explaining the Garland Avenue rezoning denial from January 2025

Context: Z234-236 was among seven zoning cases that did not receive routine approval at a meeting where 12 of 19 zoning cases sailed through — the denial record may reveal land-use conflicts or neighborhood opposition not captured in the meeting summary.

Recommended: File a public records request for the city staff report, written public comments, and any council deliberation notes from the January 8, 2025 hearing on Z234-236 at the north line of Garland Avenue.

Source: City Council — Jan 08, 2025 →

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A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for an amendment to the land use map to allow a duplex use on property that currently allows a single family use within Subarea A of Planned Development District No. 134, on the north line of Garland Avenue, between South Munger Boulevard and South Saint Mary Avenue Recommendation of Staff: Approval Recommendation of CPC: Denial without prejudice Z234-236(LC)