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Residents press council over Addison Farms density, roads and schools as developer seeks preliminary OK
Summary
Commercial Point residents told council the Addison Farms proposal would overburden roads, schools and emergency services; developer representatives described a townhome product they say would expand attainable housing. Council amended the rezoning packet but did not adopt the ordinance at the meeting.
Commercial Point Village Council heard more than a dozen residents press the council to reject or further limit the Addison Farms rezoning proposal, saying the plan would add traffic, strain schools and reduce neighborhood property values. Developer representatives from D.R. Horton presented a preliminary plan that includes townhome-style units the builder said would be priced below the existing average for new homes in the village.
The proposal has been before the village for months. Developer representatives said the project would provide a lower-cost housing option and substantial open space, while neighbors said infrastructure improvements must come first. “We did not sign up for our small country roads to be turned into busy city streets,” Patricia Anderson told council during public comment. “Voting no is the right choice.”
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