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Commission approves planned unit development for 103-lot East Maryland subdivision after public questions on drainage and HOA
Summary
The Sherwood Planning Commission approved a PUD zoning plan for a proposed 103-lot single-family subdivision on East Maryland, approximately 28 acres, subject to contingencies including street naming and a fire-marshal requested street connection; residents raised concerns about drainage, fences and HOA responsibilities.
The Sherwood Planning Commission voted Jan. 14 to approve a planned unit development zoning plan for a proposed subdivision on East Maryland that would create 103 lots for single-family detached and attached homes on a parcel just under 28 acres.
Planning staff explained that a planned unit development (PUD) functions as both a rezoning and a development plan. The staff recommendation approved the PUD zoning plan with conditions limiting development to single-family detached and attached dwellings at no more than seven dwelling units per acre, and with additional requirements that unaddressed provisions default to R-1 zoning standards and that a homeowners association be legally established before building permits are issued.
Staff said the application meets open-space and amenity requirements and proposes to dedicate a tract for the future power-line trail. Staff also outlined two outstanding…
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