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Developers seek rezoning for 87-lot Oakshire subdivision on Highway N; residents cite master-plan and traffic concerns
Summary
McBride Homes introduced an ordinance to rezone just under 19 acres on Highway N to R‑3A for the Oakshire subdivision, proposing 87 single‑family lots; staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, while residents and an advocacy group raised master‑plan and traffic concerns.
McBride Homes introduced an ordinance (Bill 5385) seeking R-3A zoning for a roughly 19-acre parcel along Highway N to develop 87 single‑family, for‑sale lots under the project name Oakshire. The council held discussion after public comment and referred the measure for a vote in two weeks.
William Carrier, speaking for Citizens for Smart Growth in St. Charles County, urged the council to oppose the rezoning, saying the proposal does not comply with the county’s 2030 master plan and exceeds the area’s recommended density. Carrier cited a density figure of 4.63 units per acre versus a stated R‑1A limit of 4 units per acre and argued the plan would have smaller average and maximum lot sizes than nearby developments. He concluded, "Please oppose this proposal and vote with us tonight."
Jeremy Roth, representing McBride Homes, told the council Oakshire is a transitional use between nearby three‑story apartments and lower‑density neighborhoods. Roth said the site has about 24% common ground, that the product would be detached, for‑sale homes and that staff had recommended approval. "This is a transition property and a transitional zoning," Roth said, noting that MoDOT and the county are working on Highway N improvements and that the county’s master plan is being updated.
Council members debated density and roadway impacts. One councilor suggested a traffic‑impact study to quantify effects on Highway N and public safety; another councilor said the parcel fit with nearby multifamily development and could help prevent annexation pressure from O'Fallon. Supporters from the public — including some speakers who said Oakshire would provide opportunities for first‑time homebuyers — addressed the council as well.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and county staff recommended approval; the ordinance was read for introduction as Bill 5385 and will return for a final vote at a later meeting. Council members said traffic, master‑plan conformity and lot sizes would be part of their review before the final vote.
