"The Planning Commission is expected to weigh in Wednesday night on the proposal to raise building height limits along College, Solano and northern Shattuck avenues, after its members scaled back the zoning changes earlier this year so they would only apply to certain properties."
"Members of the Planning Commission this week endorsed a more narrowly targeted version of a proposal to allow taller development in North Berkeley and the Elmwood District that has sparked an uproar from the area's merchants and residents."
"Commissioners signaled their support at a meeting Wednesday night for increasing height limits along portions of College, Solano and northern Shattuck avenues, with the goal of bringing more housing to those neighborhoods."
"A hotly debated zoning plan that aims to bring more housing to some of Berkeley's most sought-after neighborhoods will go before two city commissions this week."
Berkeley city officials are considering a zoning plan to increase building height limits along College, Solano, and northern Shattuck avenues to promote housing development. The Planning Commission has endorsed a targeted approach, allowing taller buildings only on specific properties while exempting most areas. A proposal to declare the Elmwood neighborhood's commercial strip a historic district is also being discussed, which could complicate redevelopment efforts. Both the Planning and Landmarks Preservation Commissions will meet to address these proposals, reflecting the ongoing debate over housing and preservation in the city.
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