For his part, Gruen also thinks Shuttleworth's position on the commission was not a factor in his decision. The property is also zoned R-2, Gruen noted, which means land owners already are allowed to accommodate two families. Meanwhile, both the new lots created by the move are roughly the same size as several other lots on the block, he said. But Duquet argued that just because the home and garage were built on two lots doesn't mean the developer should get variances on setbacks and lot sizes. Duquet asked, adding that affordable housing should not be used as a lever to undo zoning.
Every block has four corner lots.
Given the area's R-2 zoning, meanwhile, critics note there's nothing stopping Shuttleworth from now developing both small lots into lots for two families. In response, Shuttleworth said he's tentatively agreed to put deed restrictions on both lots that would keep them as single-family residences. But the planning commissioner said he may drop that offer if opposition persists and delays continue. A misdemeanor sexual assault charge against a man who practices New Age energy healing has thrown a small, local metaphysical church into turmoil as the victim of the alleged assault accuses the group s leaders of trying to cover up the incident. Storming the Gates Faced with the prospects of making less wages than men or making about the same amount of money with a college degree that men can make without one women are beating a path to college campuses in record numbers.