The Ruston Planning Commission will consider raising the height limit for buildings on Pearl Street to 40 feet at its meeting next Wednesday. The current limit is 35 feet.
The last time this issue was considered, the planning commission recommended a 45 foot height allowance to match what is available on the Tacoma side of Pearl. But the council at the time reduced it to 35 feet, while keeping the allowance for three stories. They also included planning commission recommendations to avoid the "big box" syndrome with variations in building facades, etc.
Developers have consistently said 35 feet does not allow for a high-quality three story building. That same issue was presented when the variance was approved for the The Ruston Building LLC.
Please attend the meeting next Wednesday, May 27th at 7 pm at Town Hall (5117 N. Winnifred) and let your thoughts on the issue be heard. Background material and staff recommendations are available from town planner Rob White on his web site here...
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I vote yes to 45'.Allowing for 3 floors. You won't need to worry about variances with that height.
I'm curious what is going in on the Tacoma side of Pearl??? Hopefully something is in the works because it is an eyesore! Has anyone heard?
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