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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: August 25, 2025
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and Approving the 411 E. Galena Plan Description for the property located at 411 E. Galena Boulevard (Parkway Apartments, LLC - 25-0647 / AU22/4-25.222 - CUPD/Fpn - JM - Ward 2)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Parkway Apartments, LLC, is requesting the Establishment of a Conditional Use Planned Development on the property located at 411 E. Galena Boulevard which includes a Plan Description to allow a parking lot for the adjacent apartment buildings.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently vacant R-3 One-Family Dwelling District zoning. The property previously had a gazebo and path on it. While appearing to be a public park, the property was privately owned. The City had intentions in the early 2000s to put a public park on the site and began doing so with the paths and gazebo. However, the sale of the property was never finalized, and it was sold to a private entity. The petitioner owns both apartment buildings at 415 E. Galena and 419 E. Galena Boulevard.
The Petitioner is requesting the Establishment of a Conditional Use Planned Development. The details of the request include a Plan Description to allow a Parking Facilities, Residential (4160) Use as the sole use of the parcels along with variations to the setback and lot coverage.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan for 411 E. Galena Boulevard for a Parking Facilities, Residential (4160). The details of the request include a Final Plan that shows the parking lot setback five feet from the property line. Currently 415-419 E Galena Blvd has 27 spaces that accommodate 56 residential units. The owner is requesting to add an additional 13 spaces as well as reconfiguring the parking lot to allow circulation around all the spaces and access to both S. 4th Street and Galena Boulevard. The Landsc...
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