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Aldermen approve rezoning for Second Creek Bridge Road parcel after public concern about density
Summary
The Smithville Board of Aldermen approved a rezoning application for land at Second Creek Bridge Road and Lohman Road despite public testimony raising concerns about lot sizes, density and floodplain areas; the motion passed with four ayes, one no and one abstention.
The Smithville Board of Aldermen on a first-reading vote approved rezoning of property at the northeast corner of Second Creek Bridge Road and Lohman Road after public comment raised concerns about lot size, density and floodplain buildability. The motion passed 4–1–1.
The public hearing drew two speakers who said the proposed rezoning could increase density near existing single-family yards. "At 4 to 5 houses per acre, I can't see how that would be in accordance with your 2030 plan," said Cindy Hadley, who said she lives at 520 Second Creek Road. Roberta Lohman, of 16251 Lohman Road, said residents lack detailed information…
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