The Petitioner seeks to rezone the property at 505 E. 54th Street from Residential Single-family – 6 (RSF-6) to Residential – Multi-family 2 – 19 (RMF-2-19 units per acre). The purpose of the request is to develop the subject parcel and its existing historic children’s home as multi-family residences. Restoration of the principal structure with up to 11 dwelling units is proposed along with construction of three quadraplex (4-unit) apartment buildings along with the restoration of the existing carriage house with up to 2 dwelling units. The total proposed maximum unit count is 25 with a resulting gross density per acre of 18.23 units.

On October 17, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning map amendment for 505 E. 54th Street (PIN 20086 27004) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to RMF-2-19 (Residential Multi-family 2-19 units per acre) under the following conditions: 

1. The historic Gould Cottage and carriage house shall be preserved;
2. Any new construction shall not exceed two (2) stories with a maximum ridge height not to exceed that of the historic structures on the property; and 
3. Future development shall be substantially consistent with the conceptual plan provided in association with the rezoning.