On October 26, 2022, I introduced item C4C to create an overlay for Century and Farrey Lanes. Specifically the referral sought to achieve the following:

Consider creating an overlay district in the Land Development Regulations for Century Lane and Farrey Lane, which are located in the RM-1 zoning district on Belle Isle. The proposed overlay would include the following components:

• Preserve the low-scale residential character of the neighborhood
•  Promote resilience of both existing structures and new development
• Encourage property owners to preserve existing architectural styles, and incorporate existing architecture styles in new construction
•  Limit the height of single-family residential homes to two stories
•  Increase setbacks for active roof decks
•  Limit maximum lot aggregation

Lastly, I would like the above points included in both the Administration’s analysis for the LUSC, and the draft Ordinance for review by the Planning Board and City Commission.

Following the City Commission’s approval of the referral, I have heard the feedback of area residents, many of whom participated in the discussions at a recent Land Use and Sustainability Committee meeting, and with the approval of this referral, I’d like to amend and expand the original referral made on October 26 in item C4C to create a more comprehensive overlay for Belle Isle north of the Venetian Causeway that holistically takes into account the entire northern half of Belle Isle, and not just Century Lane and Farrey Lane.