Plan commission forwards unfavorable recommendation on Beechwood Townhomes rezoning after neighbors raise drainage, traffic and density concerns

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The advisory plan commission voted to forward an unfavorable recommendation on ZA-2502, a request to rezone about 10 acres from commercial (C-3) to residential (R-4) for a 76‑unit townhome project (Beechwood Townhomes), after extended public comment about traffic, stormwater and density and debate about commitments the petitioner offered.

The Avon Advisory Plan Commission voted to forward an unfavorable recommendation to the Town Council on ZA-2502, the proposed rezoning of roughly 10.6 acres at the 7600 block of Beechwood Center Road from C-3 to R-4 to allow a 76‑unit townhome development by David Weekley Homes. Commissioners and public speakers raised repeated concerns about traffic on Beachwood Center Road, the condition and ownership of a detention pond that drains adjacent neighborhoods, and the proposed density.

David Ellis, land acquisition manager for David Weekley Homes, said the developer had discussed concerns with the neighboring homeowners association and offered several commitments: "we will direct the future HOA for this community to place a couple of high level restrictions on rentals," Ellis said, including a prohibition on short‑term rentals (under 12 months) and a limit on investor-owned or rental units to 25 percent (19 units). Ellis…

Plan commission forwards unfavorable recommendation on Beechwood Townhomes rezoning after neighbors raise drainage, traffic and density concerns

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