The property at 641 South Pearl Street is currently zoned U-SU-B, which allows only single-unit residential use. The property owners seek to rezone it to U-SU-B1 to allow the construction of a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the rear yard. The subject property is located in Washington Park West and consists of a single-unit home built in 1890. The proposed rezoning aligns with the city's objectives to increase housing options while maintaining the neighborhood's character. The proposed ADU zoning will introduce modest residential density while preserving the primary building's form and scale.
This rezoning will allow for the addition of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), contributing to the city's goals for affordable housing and providing more housing options in a well-established, highly desirable neighborhood.