The petition proposes a rezoning of 0.97 acres from N1-A (Neighborhood 1-A) to CG (CD) (General Commercial, Conditional) to develop a small-scale shopping center with up to 8,650 square feet of commercial/retail space. The development will include provisions for cross-access with adjacent parcels, dedicate 50 feet of right-of-way, and limit the height of the building to 50 feet. A 12-foot-wide shared-use path along the site's frontage has been completed, and the development is compatible with nearby retail uses. Although inconsistent with the 2040 Policy Map, the rezoning supports access to daily needs for businesses and workers in the University Research Campus.
This decision addresses the high priority of providing access to essential amenities for workers in the area and supports the creation of retail sector jobs in alignment with broader city goals for economic resilience.