The proposed project includes the annexation of this site from Scio Township and rezoning to planned unit development for multi-family residential with one building providing 39 affordable housing units on 1.15 acres. The properties to the north and east are used as multi-family residential. To the south and west of the project site is currently the Hansen Nature Area, a city park. The project is located in Ward 5.

The 1146 S Maple / Hickory Way III has the following features:

• A four-story, 39 unit affordable housing apartment building
• Adjacent to the existing Hickory Way I & II apartment buildings, allowing access to tenant services for all three buildings
• Meets National Green Building Standards
• 15% of units will be barrier-free
• Provides 700 square feet of community space within the building

April 3, 2024: A Citizen Participation Meeting was held. There were 17 virtual attendees, including the development team. The applicant’s report of the meeting can be found on the Stream system at stream.a2gov.org for plan number SP24-0010, file name: 1146-Maple-Rd-Citizen Participation Summary.pdf

November 7, 2024: City Council approved the annexation.

November 19, 2024: Planning Commission approved the rezoning and the site plan.