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Commission approves Highway 96 townhomes despite objections about steep-slope protections
Summary
A residential development plan for 104 townhome units on Highway 96 was approved 7–1 after discussion about 20% slope disturbance and staff’s interpretation of overlapping ordinances; Commissioner Pape voted no.
The Planning Commission on March 18 approved the residential development plan (PC0925) for the Highway 96 townhomes, a proposed 104-unit townhouse development on 13.49 acres, following debate over slope protections and how multiple city ordinances interact.
Why it matters: The plan proposes attached dwellings on land zoned RM-8 and includes private roads, stormwater basins, and open space. Commissioner comments focused on resource-protection standards and whether areas with slopes of 20% or greater must remain undisturbed for multifamily projects under the zoning ordinance.
Staff and the applicant: Planning staff said the property’s…
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