Title
Use Permit Application No. 26-0219 by Old Town Development, LLC to Allow for the Development of 68 Multifamily Dwelling Units within Multiple Residential (MD-4), District, Located at 1534 W Queen Street, 1538 W Queen Street, and 1540 W Queen Street [LRSN: 2000008, 2000007 and 2000006], Respectively
Purpose
Background Statement:
Use Permit Application No. 26-0219 is a request to construct and operate multifamily dwelling units at 1534 W Queen Street, 1538 W Queen Street, and 1540 W Queen Street. The property is currently zoned Multifamily Residential (MD-4) District with conditions and One Family Residential (R-13) District and proposed to be rezoned to Multifamily Residential (MD-4) District with conditions, which would allow residential apartments with an approved use permit. 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 Hampton meets a number of Land Use and Community Design, Housing and Neighborhood, and Economic Development policies within the Community Plan.
This application is in conjunction with Rezoning Application No. 2...
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