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2 issues in development with medium priority

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Downtown housing at 192 Erie Boulevard

Nine more apartments could be added on the third floor of a downtown building if the commission grants the extension. It matters for how much housing gets built downtown.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 18, 2026

MediumDevelopment

Carrie St townhouse subdivision variances

Crown 6 LLC wants to build townhouses on two narrow Carrie Street lots that don't meet the city's 40-foot frontage rule. The variances let the lots be buildable at 33 feet of frontage; the Planning Commission has already conditionally approved the subdivision pending these approvals.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 14, 2026