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Planned development for 37 townhomes on Jackson Springs Road draws strong neighborhood opposition
Summary
An applicant sought rezoning of a 2.11‑acre site at 8704 Jackson Springs Road to allow 37 townhomes; staff recommended approval, citing lower trip generation than commercial zoning would allow, while many neighbors raised concerns about flooding, loss of mature trees, traffic, septic service and neighborhood character.
An applicant requested rezoning of a roughly 2.11‑acre site at 8704 Jackson Springs Road from Commercial Neighborhood to Planned Development to allow 37 fee‑simple townhome units. Applicant Dilip Agawal told the hearing the project would deliver townhomes compatible with nearby residential development and that geotechnical and tree surveys did not identify protected trees or constraints.
Development Services staff recommended approval subject to conditions. Staff noted the proposed density (17.5 dwelling units per acre) is under the maximum allowed in the Residential‑20 future land use category and that townhomes would generate fewer daily and peak‑hour trips than many commercial options the CN zoning could permit; Transportation staff confirmed a net reduction in traffic relative to some commercial build‑outs.
Opposition testimony was extensive. Neighbors described repeated flooding of Jackson Springs Road and yards during recent storms and said raising and grading on nearby properties had altered drainage patterns. Speakers said the project would remove mature “grandfather” oaks, exacerbate stormwater runoff, increase traffic and change the character of a long‑established neighborhood. Several residents also said existing septic service might be replaced and that water bills and utility impacts were not addressed.
The applicant said building heights would be two stories and the townhome proposal aims to be compatible with the existing neighborhood; the applicant also said the site would connect to sewer and provide stormwater detention per county requirements. The hearing master closed public testimony; Development Services will file a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.
