The Planning Commission unanimously approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and preliminary plat for Haberton Trails, a 19.96‑acre residential project at the southwest corner of Don Tyson Parkway and Haberton Road.

Why it matters: The PUD, presented by Jason Apple of ESI, will create 54 single‑family lots and 26 townhome units, combining housing types to increase variety and provide community amenities near Willie George Park.

Project details and staff conditions: Jason Apple said the development will include rear‑loaded townhomes (26 units, each to be individually platted), 54 single‑family lots and no driveways facing Don Tyson Parkway or Haberton Road. Planning staff clarified parking and open‑space figures: the PUD meets the required 74 parking spaces and proposes 85 spaces including four ADA stalls. Staff asked for corrections to several figures in the plan sets — including a corrected overall density (staff said the correct figure is 4 units/acre) and consistent open‑space acreages (staff noted about 6 acres of common open space, but only approximately 3.9 acres are usable outside the floodway).

Engineering and design notes: Staff noted two on‑site detention ponds (one per phase), requested a floodplain development application and no‑rise certification for work in the floodway, and asked for clarified finished‑floor elevations adjacent to the floodplain. Building materials were discussed: staff requested higher‑quality, noncombustible exterior materials and limited vinyl siding (staff said vinyl should only be allowed above the first floor and not exceed 20% if used). The applicant agreed to provide revised covenants and corrected plats before final approvals and to coordinate mailbox locations with the local postmaster.

Decision and next steps: The commission approved the PUD 7–0 and then approved the preliminary plat 7–0, subject to the staff comments and corrections on acreage, open space accounting, signage and stormwater/floodplain submittals. Staff will work with the applicant on covenant language, plat corrections and engineering items prior to final plat and permitting.