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Committee recommends second-reading approval to change zoning for Bluffs 12 parcel to allow smaller, alley-loaded homes
Summary
The Cheyenne City Planning and Development Committee voted to recommend approval on second reading of an ordinance to rezone a parcel in the newly platted Bluffs 12 (Trailhead Estates) from MR to NR-2 to allow smaller, alley‑loaded cottage‑style homes.
The Cheyenne City Planning and Development Committee voted to recommend approval on second reading of an ordinance to amend the official zoning map for a parcel in the newly platted Bluffs 12 filing (soon to be called Trailhead Estates), changing the classification from MR (medium-density residential) to NR-2 (neighborhood residential medium density).
The rezoning would allow smaller, cottage-style detached single-family homes on alley-loaded lots, staff said. "The proposed zone change is to allow for smaller lots, more cottage lot style development," said Connor White of the Planning and Development Department, noting the NR-2 district "does only allow for alley loading." White said the Planning Commission recommended approval.
Developer John Edwards of Edwards Development Company described the homes as "still detached single family structures" at a lower price point and said the request is tied to a plat submitted for the same area. "We're really excited about this project," Edwards said, adding that the development is a fit for the surrounding area.
Committee members pressed staff and the developer about sanitation and whether trash pickup would be handled in the rear alleys. "My understanding with these new subdivisions that have been proposed where they are alley loaded, Sanitation will pick up in these alleys," White said, adding that alleys will be paved and constructed to meet sanitation access requirements. The developer and staff also said alleys are constructed by the developer during subdivision improvements and are later maintained by the city.
There were no public comments. A motion to recommend approval was moved and seconded by committee members; committee members voted to recommend approval on second reading and the item will go to the Monday council meeting for final action.
The record shows the Planning Department and the developer will continue coordinating plat review, alley and utility design, and sanitation requirements as the plat proceeds to final review.
