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Residents press council on Sawyer Road rezoning as developer seeks PDD for townhouse-style project
Summary
At its first reading the council heard detailed opposition from neighbors to a proposed PDD rezoning at 6602 Sawyer Road to allow townhouse/multi-family development. The item received significant public comment and no council vote was taken.
A proposed zone change and plan‑development district for roughly 6.8 acres on Sawyer Road drew lengthy public comment at the Leon Valley City Council meeting, with neighbors urging the council to slow the process and raise traffic, safety and drainage concerns.
The application submitted by developer representatives requests a change from R‑1 (single‑family) to a PDD with a base R‑3 (multiple‑family) zoning allowing townhouse‑style, stacked units and up to roughly 150 to 165 units on the property. The applicant said the design includes stacked three‑ and four‑story units, interior garages and on‑site open space, and that the lot’s shape and easements make other commercial uses impractical.
Planning staff noted the proposed project is generally consistent with the city’s master plan designation for the corridor, but recommended several clarifications and edits…
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