The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) will ask the Gainesville Planning & Appeals Board (GPAB) for a rezoning that would clear the way for nearly 70 senior citizen housing units.
“Request from Gainesville Housing Authority to rezone 4.5 acres tract located on the northwest side of the intersection of Myrtle Street and Osborne Street and the northeast side of the intersection of Myrtle Street and Wall Street…from Planned Unit Development (P-U-D) and Residential-II (R-II) to Planned Unit Development (P-U-D),” says a document on file with the city.
“The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property…for a total of 129 residential units. Phase 1 was previously approved in 2025 for 64 multi-family housing units consisting of market rate housing and affordable housing units for families. Phase 2 proposes an additional 65 units reserved for seniors (55+).
“The master planned community will serve a variety of income levels, but primarily those with an income of around 60% of the area median income. The project will use public and private financing, relying heavily on the low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program through the Department of Community Affairs.”
The document goes on to say the proposed development will consist of two, 3/4-story apartment buildings with 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units. The entire development will be fenced/gated and a single access driveway is proposed from Wall Street with 161 onsite parking spaces. It is anticipated the community will include a 4,000± square foot leasing office, community center, fitness center, wellness center and on-site laundry, outdoor gathering space consisting of a covered porch with green space attached.
The property now consists of nine parcels and contains no structures.
The planning board meets Jan. 13.