Plan commission denies sidewalk-exception request for Coach Hills condominium plat

Sep 23, 2026

The commission denied a request for an exception to sidewalk requirements at the Villas at Coach Hills condominium plat, finding the applicant did not meet the code's high bar for exceptional circumstances, preservation of property rights and absence of detriment; the applicant argued the site is senior housing and would pay a fee in lieu.

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The Plan Commission voted to deny an exception request from Coach Hills to waive required sidewalks for a condominium plat, applying the findings required under §74-2.9 for exceptions and modifications. Staff recommended denial, saying the submission did not demonstrate the exceptional, extraordinary or unusual circumstances necessary to waive the sidewalk requirement; staff said there were no physical constraints apparent in the applicant narrative that would prevent sidewalk installation.

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