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August 12, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
15. Petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) to Amend the Zoning Map for 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to East Broad Market Lofts PUD. Aldermanic District 2. (File No. 21-002411-ZA)
Strategic Priority
Good Government
Description

The petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) is to amend the zoning map for 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to East Broad Market Lofts Planned Unit Development (PUD). To provide consistency, the zoning map (this petition) must be amended along with the PUD text which is part of the Zoning Ordinance (File No. 21-002377-ZA).

The subject property is located on the south side of East 39th Street between Price Street and East Broad Street within the TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) zoning district. The lot is 2,760 square feet and includes a 1,200 square foot single-family residence built in 1920.

The purpose of the East Broad Market Lofts Planned Development (PUD) is to provide a process to permit a unique planned unit development which would otherwise not be allowed. The standards and procedures of this district are intended to promote flexibility in design, allow a diverse yet integrated arrangement of uses, and provide the Mayor and Aldermen with the absolute authority to establish such limitations and regulations as it deems necessary to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the area.

Prior to the update of the zoning ordinance in 2019, the property was zoned B-N (Neighborhood-Business). No evidence of a Business Tax Certificates is on file with the City to suggest that the parcel was previously used for something other than a residence.

By rezoning the property, the petitioner will have to comply with the development and use standards of the East Broad Market Lofts PUD. It is the petitioner’s intent to convert the residence into a tea house.

 

Recommendation

The Planning Commission recommends approval of the petition of Bob Isaacson (Agent) on behalf of Savannah Core (Owner) to amend the zoning map for 527 E. 39th Street (PIN 20075 05010) from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood-2) to East Broad Market Lofts PUD and finds that it is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and existing PUD.

**Note, both the zoning map amendment (this petition) and text amendment (File No. 21-002377-ZA) must be approved for the parcel to be included in the East Broad Market Lofts PUD.**

Contact
Bridget Lidy, Planning & Urban Design
Financial Impact
NA
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet File No. 21-002411-ZA
Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance 20-002411-ZA
Exhibit 3: East Broad Market Lofts Proposed PUD Map
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