City plans ambitious mixed-use development amid community concerns

In a recent government meeting, the Planning Commission discussed a proposed development plan for a 108-acre site located south of 70th Street and bounded by South Robert Trail. The developer aims to create a mixed-use community featuring a total of 752 residential units, including 524 apartments, 145 townhomes, and 83 single-family homes.

The proposal includes a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning of the properties, transitioning from their current agricultural zoning to various residential designations. The plan outlines a higher density residential area in the northwest corner, gradually transitioning to townhomes and single-family homes towards the east.

The current land use designations include low-density residential (LDR) and low-medium density residential (LMDR), which typically allow for single-family homes and lower-density townhomes. The developer is seeking to change portions of the site to high-density residential (HDR) to accommodate the proposed apartments and higher-density townhomes.

Public input is encouraged, with written and oral statements to be considered during the public hearing. Notices were sent to 232 property owners regarding the upcoming discussions. Plans for the development are available for public review at City Hall, and residents are invited to contact the planning department with any questions. The meeting emphasized that the focus is on the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning, rather than specific site layouts or construction details at this stage.