Q&A
Impact of zoning changes on parking in new developments
5:34:02
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26 sec
Council Member Lee presents a hypothetical scenario to illustrate concerns about the impact of zoning changes on parking in new developments, particularly in areas prone to flooding.
- Lee describes a scenario where a developer buys out homes in a flood-prone area like Hollis and converts them into a building.
- She questions whether the new zoning would allow for the same density without parking restrictions.
- The council member expresses worry about the potential consequences of removing parking mandates in areas with limited public transportation.
Linda Lee
5:34:02
So if we're asking for more housing and more buildings, right?
5:34:05
So in in the case of Hollis where the flooding happened in my district, let's just say, if a developer were to come in and say, we're gonna buy you guys out and give you the relief that you're looking for, and they take those row of homes and then convert it into some sort of building, if this were to pass, basically, essentially, if I'm understanding, you can have that same zoning but then not have the parking restrictions and mandates there.
5:34:28
And the reason why that's concerning for me is because I think as a council, we need to hold the administration accountable.
