Penthouse and roof deck at 529 Central Avenue
Summary
Residents of 529 Central asked for reserved spots in City Lot 5, but the residential permit program only covers streets. The request was denied; they can buy regular unrestricted-time permits for the lot instead.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Permits cost about $7 per month; the residents can buy them individually.
The city avoids setting a precedent of reserved spots in public lots; the residents can still obtain untimed permits.
The 529 Central residents who wanted guaranteed spots in the lot near their building.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Architectural Review Board — July 14, 2026
A downtown commercial building owner wants to add a penthouse apartment, rooftop deck and cupola. The board found the design conflicts with several architectural guidelines and no city rules exist for roof decks; members floated a moratorium request to the council. The applicant agreed to drop the deck and cupola and lower the height.
Traffic Safety Commission — June 23, 2026
Residents of 529 Central asked for reserved spots in City Lot 5, but the residential permit program only covers streets. The request was denied; they can buy regular unrestricted-time permits for the lot instead.
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