Planning staff opens first reading on rezoning request for about 273 acres on Rico Road

Jan 7, 2025

Staff presented a first reading to rezone approximately 273.5 acres from rural to HMU (Hamlet Mixed-Use), proposing 274 clustered residential units with about 71% of the site preserved as open/civic space; staff said a traffic study is required and recommended deferral until it is submitted.

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Planning staff (Mike) introduced a first-reading rezoning request to change roughly 273.5 acres near the intersection of Rico Road and Vernon Grove Road from RL (rural) to HMU (Hamlet Mixed-Use). "It's a request to reone 273.5 n Acres from RL rural to HMU mix Hamlet," Mike told council, and the concept plan the applicant submitted shows about 274 residential units clustered in four main areas and roughly 71% of the property proposed as permanently protected open or civic space.

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