It’s hot, and Villagio needs a pool

The developers of downtown’s Villagio at Page Pointe are hoping city officials will waive development standards so condo owners can cool off in a new pool next door to the 9-story project at Virginia Avenue and South East Street. Locally based Page Development has applied to build a private pool on a triangle-shaped lot where the condo sales center now sits (identified in pink). The plans would require variances to allow the pool as a primary use and for a 4-foot setback instead of the required 10 feet. If approved, residents of Villagio would have to walk across the alley to access the pool. A “brick veneer” wall would front East Street. What do you think? A hearing is set for June 17.