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July 12, 2023

District: 11 | Eastside

The rezoning request for 4909 & 5003 E Lancaster Ave and 4808 & 4900 Norma St was received positively by both the Zoning Commission and the neighborhood association. The 7.9 acre site was requested to be rezoned from A-7.5, C, and E to PD-D multifamily with specific development standards by rep Maxwell Fisher and developer Avis Chaisson of Palladium USA International Inc.

Palladium highlighted in their presentation that they hold and manage properties long-term rather than selling soon after development. They proposed 243 units in 3-4 story buildings with amenities like a resort pool, dog park, sports courts, walking trails, and an on-site courtesy officer. The site is near retail, medical clinics, libraries, and parks.

Palladium worked closely with the Central Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association on the site plan, including modifying the design to be sensitive to the adjacent single family neighborhood. Central Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association President Cindy Bowling spoke in support.

She said the current site ‘backs up to is just horrible rubbish. And they were excited about this being cleaned up.’ Vice President Dan Hayes called the site the ‘first new development on the street probably in at least thirty years.’

The Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to approve the request. The project received praise for the extensive neighborhood engagement and its potential to spur additional development on E. Lancaster Ave.

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