Commission approves Planned Development to allow narrow townhomes near Pine Street

Kira Volloyce, a planner for the City of Abilene, presented case Z202643 asking to rezone approximately 0.8 acres from heavy commercial to a Planned Development with a townhome base zone and modified lot-width and setback standards. "Staff recommendation is approval with the following conditions: no driveway access off of North 8th or Pine Street and required landscape area equal to 15% of the site," Volloyce said.

Agent Tal told commissioners the concept envisions six contiguous units, an open space buffer, and rear alley access for parking; he said the design will support pedestrian frontage along Pine. Commissioners asked about parking and unit sizes; Tal said most units are a four-bedroom, two-story concept and that the development will be platted as individual lots. After discussion a motion to approve with the stated conditions passed by voice vote.