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Commission approves first reading to rezone Browns Mill parcel for 44 townhomes
Summary
On July 17 the commission approved on first reading a rezoning request to RP-3 to allow construction of 44 townhomes on a 5.27-acre site on Browns Mill Road; staff and planners said the plan meets concept-plan requirements and responds to the city’s housing goals, while neighbors raised traffic and pedestrian concerns.
Johnson City commissioners approved the first reading of a rezoning request for a 5.27-acre parcel on Browns Mill Road to RP-3 (a medium-density residential district) to allow construction of 44 townhomes. Planning Manager Whitney Hodges presented the application and said the concept plan meets parking, buffer and transportation requirements; engineering will require right-of-way work and a left-turn lane at the entrance.
Why it matters: Staff recommended approval because the project supports the city’s housing goals and provides a transition from lower-density residential neighborhoods to nearby commercial areas. The Horizon 2045 plan classifies the site as a “neighborhood residential” place type, which accommodates townhomes in the city’s place-type framework.
Public input and concerns: Hodges said a neighborhood meeting drew attendance from nearby residents who raised traffic, pedestrian access, school-bus stops and sight-distance concerns. Engineering staff reviewed the proposed entrance and found it acceptable pending required street improvements; a formal traffic-impact analysis was not required but the developer agreed to install a left-turn lane and make roadway widening near the entrance.
Commission action: The commission voted to approve the rezoning on first reading; the planning commission had previously voted unanimously to recommend approval.
Next steps: The developer must complete required right-of-way and sight-distance improvements, submit final site plans consistent with the RP-3 concept plan, and coordinate with engineering on sidewalks and transit/pedestrian access.
