Planning Commission meeting minutes — January 6, 2026
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The Commission continued two special-use items to Feb. 3, advanced multiple consent items (including historic demolition penalty and property conveyance for 'City Center'), forwarded the Mayo Bridge concept to the Urban Design Committee, approved two subdivision exceptions, and recommended denial of an outdoor events special use at 1705 Commonwealth Avenue.
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- Adopted the December 16, 2025 minutes (8 Aye, 1 Abstain).
- Continued ORD.2025-258 (6320/6330/6340 Daytona Drive special use) to the February 3, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
- Continued ORD.2025-270 (217 West Clay Street — restaurant with outdoor dining) to the February 3, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
- Recommended approval of ORD.2025-265 to amend City Code §30-930.9 to establish a civil penalty for razing/demolition/moving of historic landmarks.
- Recommended approval of ORD.2025-266 to declare surplus and convey 500 North 10th Street (~3.010 acres) to the Economic Development Authority to facilitate redevelopment as part of the 'City Center' project.
- Recommended approval of ORD.2025-267 (1403 N 32nd Street — multifamily up to 4 units).
- Recommended approval of ORD.2025-268 (413 N 33rd Street — single-family detached dwelling).
- Recommended approval of ORD.2025-269 (406 Brook Road — retail, jewelry repair/manufacturing, and restaurant with outdoor dining).
- Recommended approval of ORD.2025-271 (1920 Fairmount Avenue — office and social service delivery uses).
- Recommended approval of ORD.2025-272 (2301 Fairmount Avenue — multifamily up to 17 units).
- Recommended approval of ORD.2025-273 (1201 & 1205 West Franklin Street — signage).
- Moved ORD.2025-274 (3013 & 3015 N Street — corner-lot uses, commissary kitchen, office, social service delivery) from the consent agenda to the regular agenda and recommended approval.
- Approved SUBD 2025.008 (Subdivision Exception for 1300, 1300 1/3, and 1300 2/3 North 32nd Street).
- Approved SUBD 2025.009 (Subdivision Exception for 2300 2nd Avenue).
- Forwarded UDC 2026-01 (Location, Character, Extent review of proposed replacement of Mayo Bridge between Manchester Road and Dock Street) to the Urban Design Committee meeting on January 15, 2026 for review.
- Recommended denial of ORD.2025-215 (1705 Commonwealth Avenue — special use for outdoor events); motion carried 6–2.
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