Commission approves rezoning for Westland Village to R1-6; applicant and nearby winery express support
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Summary
The commission approved a rezoning from RA-10 to R1-6 for a 40‑acre Westland Village site at Butte and Centennial Park Avenue (PLZ-25-0003). The applicant said the change supports future commercial activity at Territorial Square; an adjacent winery submitted written support.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to approve a rezoning application that would change a 40‑acre property at the southwest corner of Butte Avenue and Centennial Park Avenue from Rural Agriculture (RA-10) to single‑family residential R1-6 (case PLZ-25-0003).
The applicant, Jason Sanks of Lifeline Consulting, said the rezoning is a “hard zone” (a straight zoning designation rather than a PUD) intended to produce lots consistent with surrounding neighborhoods and to help generate rooftops that could support future commercial development at Territorial Square.
Why it matters: the change would permit 6,000‑square‑foot minimum residential lots under R1-6, matching density and lot patterns of nearby Sunrise Estates and Bisbee Ranch. The developer and staff said road dedications and off-site improvements would be required at time of subdivision.
Public outreach and support
Staff reported the applicant held a neighborhood meeting on May 21; no members of the public attended. The application included mailed notices to property owners per the town’s 300‑foot standard in effect when the application was filed. The applicant provided an email of support from Harold Christ of Windmill Winery; Marcela read that letter into the record during the public hearing.
Technical details and timing
Sanks told the commission the project would bring new housing that could support future commercial and entertainment uses at Territorial Square and that required road improvements and utility extensions would occur at the time of subdivision. He estimated typical R1-6 density of roughly 3–4 dwelling units per acre and said buildout timing would depend on market conditions.
Vote and next steps
Commissioner Lehman moved to approve the rezoning (PLZ-25-0003) with the staff conditions; Commissioner Proulx seconded. The commission voted 4-0 in favor. The item will go to Town Council for final action.
Ending
Staff noted the rezoning will be followed by a preliminary plat and future design/review steps as the site develops; commissioners encouraged connections to existing streets to improve neighborhood connectivity.