4701 77th Street Apartments Sketch Plan
DJR Architects are requesting a sketch plan review to redevelop 4701 77th Street West, by tearing down the existing office building on the site and constructing a 7 story 189-unit apartment. This site is currently zoned PID, Planned Industrial District, and guided OR, Office Residential in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The allowed residential density in this area is up to 75 units per acre. This site is 2.37 acres in size; therefore, the applicant is proposing to exceed the density on the site at 80 units per acre. The applicant proposes 17 units within the development for affordable housing. To meet the policy 19 units would need to be for affordable housing. To accommodate the request a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to increase density and a rezoning to PUD, Planned Unit Development would be required. Flexibility would be requested through the PUD Ordinance to vary from parking, setback and floor area ratio (FAR) requirements. The PUD Zoning is also used to ensure affordable housing on the site.
This Sketch Plan will be considered by the Planning Commission on November 17th and the City Council on December 7th, 2021.
