Planned Unit Development for Office Use at 1301 Market
Summary
Law firm expansion at the historic 1301 Market Street property was approved through a PUD overlay, allowing office use while preserving residential living space on the top floor.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private commercial investment and historic property restoration exceeding $53,000 for fire safety upgrades.
The applicant, Brian Fagan law firm, and downtown commercial revitalization efforts.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission - Sep 22, 2026
Law firm expansion at the historic 1301 Market Street property was approved through a PUD overlay, allowing office use while preserving residential living space on the top floor.
Landmark Commission - Sep 21, 2026
An applicant wants to establish an office use in a residential historic zoning district via a Planned Unit Development overlay. This raises questions about commercial encroachment and neighborhood compatibility.
Related development
1301 Market Street PUD
Enables adaptive reuse of a historic property with required fire safety improvements.
1301 Market PUD Overlay
Expands allowable commercial uses for a historic downtown property.
Planned Unit Development - 1301 Market Street (26P-048)
Permits professional office use while preserving residential space and historic architecture.
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