Reis Avenue cul-de-sac vacation and R-4 zoning concerns
Summary
A developer wants an unbuilt cul-de-sac at the end of Reis Avenue vacated so he can build a single-family home, but neighbors fear future owners could exploit the R-4 zoning for apartments and worry about the privately maintained road. The council tabled the item to explore a use and development commitment or downzoning.
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Vacating the right-of-way would return it to the tax rolls, but residents fear road repair costs could fall on homeowners.
The petitioner, who gains driveway access to Reis Avenue for his home.
Neighbors worry about potential apartment development, cut-through traffic, and road damage if the property is later sold.
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