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Commission approves downzoning at 8000 Northway Road over neighbors' flood concerns
Summary
The McGowan City Commission approved changing zoning at 8000 Northway Road to R-2 (medium density) to allow townhomes despite neighborhood objections about runoff and a requested independent hydrology review; commissioners said subdivision engineering will address stormwater during the platting process.
The McGowan City Commission approved a rezoning request for property at 8000 Northway Road, changing the site to R-2 (medium density) to allow townhomes.
Residents of the adjacent Woodridge Estates urged the commission to delay or deny the rezoning until the city and the developer produced a credible flood-control plan. Gloria Koepke, a nearby resident, told the commission, “We urge the council to delay or deny rezoning until credible, flood control plan is completed. Require independent hydrologies, studies and updated flood risk assessments.” Lorena Ledesma, another neighbor, said the site sits “approximately 4 feet above surrounding properties” and asked the city to “conduct a thorough review of…
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