Council reviews revised Lupe Development housing proposal for American Legion site; no approvals
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At a January 13, 2026 work session in the Bartholomew Room, Mayor Supple and the City Council, with HRA participation, received a presentation from Lupe Development on a revised housing proposal for the American Legion site at 6501 Portland Avenue. The development team described design revisions, sustainability features, infrastructure and grading challenges, and a proposed affordability mix (80% of units at or below 60% AMI). Council and HRA provided initial feedback—acknowledging design improvements but raising concerns about building step‑backs, reduced parking ratios, EV charging, sewer capacity and site grading—and requested further staff review, neighborhood engagement assistance, and more specificity on affordability and financing before any funding support or approvals.
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- Council and HRA received the updated Lupe Development presentation for 6501 Portland Avenue; no project approvals or funding commitments were made.
- Council/HRA provided initial feedback noting significant design improvements but lingering concerns about building step‑backs, EV parking requirements, reduced parking ratio, sewer capacity, and site grading.
- The developer's requests for flexibility (reduced parking ratio, building step‑back variances, placement of parking within the green buffer, and EV charging requirement adjustments) will be considered pending further staff review.
- Council/HRA requested assistance with neighborhood engagement and indicated possible consideration of resolutions of support for future funding applications only after greater specificity on affordability and tax‑based financing.
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