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Council committee approves Richardson Road townhomes after community seeks lower density and buyer‑sale assurances
Summary
LUZ approved a PUD to rezone 3.36 acres at Richardson Road & New Kings Road to allow 40 townhomes following intense local opposition. The committee added conditions: revised site plan, an exhibit limiting units, a requirement to market units for sale initially, lighting/parking clarifications, and an optional 55+ restriction discussed by the appl
The Land Use & Zoning Committee voted Feb. 4 to approve a PUD rezoning that would allow roughly 40 townhomes on a 3.36‑acre parcel near New Kings Road and Richardson Road after neighborhood opposition and staff review. Committee members attached conditions intended to limit disruption and respond to neighborhood concerns, including an amendment asking the applicant to offer the units initially as for‑sale homes.
Why it matters: Residents argued the parcel should remain lower density and expressed safety and traffic concerns on Richardson Road, where sidewalks are limited. Proponents said the townhome project is consistent with the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and would provide new housing choices at a price point the developer estimates near $250,000.
What the committee approved: Planning staff told the committee that the site is in the RPI land‑use category, which allows up to 30 units per acre; the applicant proposed 40 townhomes (about 11.9 units/acre) and provided a revised written description and site plan. Council members added conditions at the meeting including: adoption of the…
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