Board forwards fourth amendment to O'Connor Capital PD to add single‑family residential options

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the fourth amendment to the O'Connor Capital Planned Development (DEV2024‑676), which would allow single‑family detached homes, duplexes and 0‑lot‑line subdivisions within the remaining vacant portion of the PD and would revise development criteria and lot standards accordingly.

City senior planner Danley Peddick said the amendment would add permitted single‑family residential uses that the original 2019 PD did not contemplate and update the PD’s land‑use conversion matrix. The amendment includes a request to modify single‑family lot standards (setbacks, lot width, lot area and building coverage); staff noted that the land development code requires PDs to establish minimum lot standards and therefore a strict waiver may not be necessary.

Applicant representative Rob Merrill (Redwood) and Parker (applicant team) said the change responds to market demand and provides the developer flexibility to deliver a single‑family neighborhood or other residential options on the remaining vacant acreage. Board members asked clarifying questions about how 0‑lot‑line subdivisions work and the applicant and staff explained that 0‑lot‑line design allows flexibility in lot layout but does not eliminate required setbacks for each unit.

Staff recommended forwarding the fourth amendment to the City Commission with a recommendation of approval; the planning board approved the recommendation by voice vote. The City Commission will consider the amendment at its scheduled readings in June.