Title
Rezoning Application No. 26-0218 by Old Town Development, LLC to Rezone the Parcels Located at 1534 W Queen Street, 1538 W Queen Street, and 1540 W Queen Street [LRSN: 2000008, 2000007 and 2000006], Respectively, Encompassing Approximately 5.5 acres of Land, from Multifamily Residential (MD-4) District with Conditions and One Family Residential (R-13) District to Multifamily Residential (MD-4) District with Conditions for a Multifamily Development
Purpose
Background Statement:
Rezoning Application No. 26-0218 is a request to rezone the parcels located at the parcels located at 1534 W Queen Street, 1538 W Queen Street, and 1540 W Queen Street [LRSN: 2000008, 2000007 and 2000006, respectively, encompassing approximately 5.5 acres of land, from Multifamily Residential (MD-4) District with conditions and One Family Residential (R-13) District to Multifamily Residential (MD-4) District with conditions. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow for the development of a multifamily project. More specifically, the proposed multifamily residential project includes 68 apartment units within one (1), 4-story building and includes 99 parking spaces, including two (2) Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations. Proposed community amenities include a mail center, fitness facility, conference room, and activity room and a mulch walking path to Newmarket Creek that tenants could utilize as a sitting area and/or kayak launch. Additional details of the proposed development can be found in the application and staff report.
The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) recommends high density residential land use for the subject property. Master Plan recommendations include encouraging new high-quality residential development in appropriate forms that relate to neighboring land uses and in walkable mixed-use districts and dense and upscale rental residential units that include a diverse mix of unit types. Overall, locating multifamily residential units in this area of Ham...
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