Approving Zone Change No. CD2026-001ZC, by Stencil Group, to rezone approximately 3.83 acres from MX-S (Mixed Use Street-Oriented) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential) and; Directing  the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for First Reading.

The applicant proposes to amend the zoning district of approximately 3.83 acres from MX-S (Mixed Use Street-Oriented) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential). The site is located northwest of the intersection of Superior Dr NW and Badger Hills Dr NW. The applicant proposes to construct a 55+ multifamily development located northwest of the intersection of Superior Dr NW and Badger Hills Dr NW. This is the fourth phase of development of the Forte Senior Living Community. The previous three phases were located on parcels zoned as R-3. The project is currently located within the MX-S zoning district and is requesting to rezone the property to R-3.

The applicant has submitted a Site Development Application (CD2026-015SDP) and Minor Land Subdivision (CD2026-020PLAT), which are concurrently under administrative review. The project has also submitted a Major Modification request to adjust the maximum height of the R-3 district from 48 feet to 56 feet 8 inches. If the modification request is approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, it will only be applicable if this Zone Change application is approved by City Council. At its September 15 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended, by a 7-1 vote, that the Council approve the subject zone change application.

There are no policy considerations or DEI impacts for this item.

March 25, 2026: Site Development Plan - Neighborhood Informational Meeting

September 1, 2026: Public Notification mailed to surrounding property owners and forwarded to the newspaper for publication

September 16, 2026: Major Modification request was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the condition the zone change is approved by the Council. Commission recommended, by a 7-1 vote that the Council approved the subject zone change application. 

All development costs associated with the project are the responsibility of the developer. 

No alternative actions are recommended at this time.