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Commission approves INB Homes major development plan for 250 townhomes along Kelly Park Road
Summary
The commission approved a major development plan for a Kelly Park interchange area site that proposes 250 townhomes, a 10.33‑acre future nonresidential parcel, a 12‑foot bike trail dedication and 15% open space; staff said the plan conforms to the Kelly Park form‑based code and DRC recommended approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 14 approved a major development plan from INB Homes proposing 250 townhomes and a future 10.33‑acre nonresidential parcel on a property in the Kelly Park interchange form‑based code area.
Bobby Howe, planning manager, described the project as the major development plan that follows the KPI rezoning approved in November 2024. He said the proposal calls for 250 townhomes at a density of 7.5 dwelling units per acre and reserves a roughly 10.33‑acre nonresidential parcel to the north for future development. The plan includes vehicular and pedestrian connections to neighboring properties, right‑of‑way dedication along West Kelly Park Road and a 12‑foot bicycle trail within the dedicated strip to help implement the regional trail concept in the form‑based code area. The plan also proposes 15% of the site remain as open space and common recreational elements such as a community pool and internal trails.
Commissioners asked several detailed questions. Commissioner Washington sought clarification on a communications tower fall zone and its relation to a stormwater tract; Howe said the fall zone is within the water‑management tract and is intended to keep any tower collapse from reaching buildings. Commissioner Ryan asked about build‑out timing and wastewater capacity; Howe said public services had previously indicated capacity exists but noted that comprehensive plan policy requires capacity before issuance of a development order and that the development order (construction site plan) stage would address connections and service adequacy.
Commissioner Norwood moved to approve the major development plan; Commissioner Washington seconded, and the commission voted to approve the plan. Staff and the Development Review Committee recommended approval.
Why it matters: The plan implements a previously approved KPI master plan and adds significant housing capacity (250 townhomes) and multi‑modal infrastructure commitments (bike trail and right‑of‑way dedication) that will shape traffic, utilities and future nonresidential development in the Kelly Park corridor.
Details and next steps: The plan is not a development order; future construction will require further approvals including construction site plans and utility capacity confirmation at that stage. Staff noted portions of Chandler Road are privately owned and that private developers would need to coordinate improvements beyond public right‑of‑way dedications.
