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Developers present plan for upscale townhome subdivision; council holds first reading on annexation and RT zoning
Summary
Property owners requested annexation and RT (residential townhouse) zoning for land at Horton Bend Road and Oakland Drive; the planning commission unanimously recommended approval and the council presented the ordinance for first reading.
Property owners seeking annexation and townhouse‑style zoning for land at Horton Bend Road and Oakland Drive described plans Tuesday for an “upscale subdivision” and asked the council to advance the request.
John Freeman, one of the applicants, said the development would be built in three phases, with the first phase containing about 26 units and houses initially priced between $400,000 and $600,000. He said the plan includes garden‑style homes with separation between units and community recreation and walking areas.
The nut graf: The owners requested annexation contingent on zoning the property as RT (residential townhouse / zero‑lot line residential district). The planning commission reviewed the request and “unanimously recommended approval,” and the council presented an ordinance for first reading; council members said the ordinance will come back for a vote at the following meeting.
Freeman said the project would proceed “assuming that we don't go broke,” describing typical phased development risk. He framed the project as a positive addition to the city’s housing stock where demand for garden homes is high.
The council did not vote on final annexation or zoning at Tuesday’s meeting; the matter was presented for first reading and scheduled for a subsequent vote in accordance with council procedure.
