LEAP Housing Sycamore Commons appeal

The appellant argued the project required a conditional use permit, criticized parking, open-space ambiguity, and lighting changes, and questioned the 'affordable' pricing versus nearby complexes.

The project architect said the roof-line change stays within the 10 percent adaptive-reuse limit, indoor common spaces are now designated, open space is met outdoors, and the project will comply with all lighting conditions.

A directly adjacent resident said 37 parking spaces for 83 units is far too few, described lost green space and a dead saved tree, and warned that street parking blocks sight lines near the fire station on a school and bike route.

A neighbor said the neighborhood has absorbed eight major rezonings and design reviews, losing trees and quality of life, argued a CUP should have been required, and asked the examiner to say 'enough is enough.'