The Alexander Planning Commission has approved the construction of a residential duplex in south Alexander. The duplex will be built on property owned by Jose Perez Arreola, 15404 S. Alexander Rd., at the corner of Alton Dr. and South Alexander Road.
The property is already zoned for both single-family and duplex residences, bypassing the need for a public hearing and approval from the city council. Since rezoning is not needed, the planning commission mainly dealt with whether construction plans meet zoning requirements.
At its April 9 meeting, the planning commission reviewed construction drawings of the two-story rental units. According to the drawings each unit will have a one-car garage, living area, dining area, kitchen, and half-bath on the first floor. The second floor will have a master bedroom with a bathroom, two additional bedrooms with a bathroom in between and a laundry room. The rent is planned for $1,500.00 per month.
The only change requested by the planning commission is the addition of a parking/turn around spot connected to the side of each driveway. Planning Commission Member Tonya Prowse made the suggestion to not only be able to turn around a vehicle when backing out of the garage but to provide a needed third parking spot.
Zoning for duplexes require three off-street parking spots for each duplex unit. The garage and driveway will provide the other two spots.
Unlike many rental properties in Alexander, Arreola will not be a long-distance landlord. He lives next door with his wife Melissa.
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