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Commission recommends R4 subdivision for 13‑acre Thread Mill Street site; developer says environmental testing under way
Summary
The commission recommended rezoning about 13 acres near Thread Mill Street and Conway Street in the City of Dalton from R5 and M1 to R4 (0‑lot‑line residential) for a proposed single‑family subdivision of roughly 58 lots; the developer said a Phase 1 environmental study found contaminants and a Phase 2 is in progress.
The Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning and preliminary concept plan by BC Acquisitions to convert roughly 13 acres near Conway Street and Thread Mill Street in the City of Dalton from R5 and M1 to R4 (0‑lot‑line residential) for a single‑family subdivision.
County staff said the site sits adjacent to older residential neighborhoods and some light manufacturing. R4 permits higher‑density single‑family detached lots (smaller lots and setbacks) and staff said a redevelopment proposal that includes new public street construction, stormwater detention and community open space is consistent with the suburban‑neighborhood character area in the comprehensive plan. Staff recommended approval.
Mike Price of MAP Engineers, representing BC Acquisitions, presented a preliminary plan showing approximately 58 lots, new public streets to be dedicated to the city, stormwater detention areas and a community lot planned for a playground. During public comment, a resident said contaminants remained from a prior warehouse fire; Price acknowledged a Phase 1 environmental study found contaminants on site and said a Phase 2 is underway and that the developer will drop the project if remediation proves infeasible.
Commissioners discussed lot sizes, setbacks, stormwater and the need for city approval of street construction and platting. The motion to recommend rezoning and proceed with the process passed; staff and the developer said both zoning and a satisfactory environmental outcome are required before any building permits or lot sales would proceed.
