E-1 + E-4 · File 26-2042, 26-2046Both recommended for approval per staff
45-ft height cap with no Mediterranean bonus on Crafts Section Block 36, plus a citywide rooftop-amenity height exclusion
Block 36, Crafts Section (bounded by Malaga Ave, S Cedar St, Le Jeune Rd and Santander Ave) for E-1; citywide for E-4 (Zoning Code Art. 5, Sec. 5-203)
The board recommended approval of both items as staff proposed. Block 36 in the Crafts Section is capped at 45 ft with no Mediterranean bonus height. Separately, bonus projects citywide can exclude enclosed rooftop amenity space from height if it covers no more than 25% of the floor below. An already-approved project on the block asked to be carved out, and the city attorney said the ordinance has no grandfathering provision.
E-2 · File 26-2044Deferred to give staff time to rework
Temporary noncommercial signs: number, placement and bonus signs
Citywide · Zoning Code Art. 11, Sec. 11-109
5–0
After several members said they were uncomfortable with the proposal, the board voted 5–0 to defer the temporary noncommercial sign amendment so staff can look at it again.
E-3 · File 26-2045Recommended approval
Motor courts on corner lots, driveway side setback and mechanical equipment setbacks
Citywide, corner lots and residential districts · Zoning Code Arts. 2 and 3
5–0
The board recommended approval 5–0 of rules allowing motor courts on corner lots, setting an 18-inch minimum driveway side setback, and letting mechanical equipment sit 5 ft from side and rear lines.