Development News for Omaha, Nebraska

Board Approves Rezoning, TIF, and Land Use Amendment for Senior Affordable Housing Project

The planning board heard testimony and staff recommendations regarding three cases related to the proposed senior affordable housing project at 1059 Park Avenue. The project includes 50 one-bedroom affordable units, underground parking, and is supported by funding from NIFA (low-income housing tax credits), HOME funds, and philanthropy. Staff recommended approval for the future land use amendment, the TIF redevelopment plan, and the rezoning with ACI overlay expansion. The board voted 5-0 to approve all three items.

Plat and PUR Overlay Approved for 2219 Lothup Street Development

The planning board approved a preliminary and final plat approval for Coun Plat 16, a minor plat inside city limits, located at 2219 Lothup Street. The request was also approved for a Planned Unit Redevelopment (PUR) overlay district for the same location. Sparking Development LLC is the applicant for both requests. A resident expressed opposition, primarily questioning the applicant's plans for the property and the historical significance of the area. The board approved both the plat and the PUR overlay with conditions.

Vacation of East West Alley Approved

The planning board approved the vacation of an East West Alley west of 20th Street to its western terminus, between Harney Street and Farnum Street. The applicant is listed as Afghanistan (likely a property owner's name, possibly an error). The case was on the consent agenda for approval and was approved without opposition.

Vacation of East West Alley Approved

The planning board approved the vacation of an East West Alley west of 20th Street to its western terminus, between Harney Street and Farnum Street. The applicant is listed as Afghanistan (likely a property owner's name, possibly an error). The case was on the consent agenda for approval and was approved without opposition.