Description
Applicant Hudson Companies is constructing a 12-floor multi-unit residential development at 435-445 Melwood Avenue. Currently, the parcel is located in an Urban Industrial zoning area. The developer equested three special exceptions from Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Requirement is that buildings must not exceed a Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 4:1. Hudson Companies is requesting to increase building surface area and expand the 4:1 FAR to 10:1 - 904.07.C.5
Requirement is that buildings must not exceed a height of 60ft. Hudson Companies is requesting to exceed the 60 ft. max height - 904.07.C.4
Hudson Companies is also requesting permission to build off-site parking - 914.07.G.2
For visuals and more information about the project, please refer to the resources linked below.
Context
This will be Hudson Companies’ second development following The Julian, another residential building on Melwood Avenue which has just been completed. The Julian was approved prior to inclusionary zoning in Oakland. The Parker will produce 17 affordable units, in compliance with the Inclusionary Zoning overlay. Its construction will be followed by the development of 450 Melwood Avenue.
Status
In construction
Upcoming Events
N/a
Engagement History
Zoning Board of Adjustment Hearing on June 20, 2024, at 10:40 a.m.
Development Activities Meeting: The Parker & 252 Parkman on May 13th, 2024
Project Resources
The Parker Presentation from The Hudson Companies