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Planning commission approves Brandon Homes final plan for 9 landominiums at former Emerald Green site
Summary
The commission approved a final development plan allowing three buildings and nine residential landominium units on about 1.0347 acres; public commenters raised concerns on flooding, parking and name similarity to neighboring association.
The Middletown Planning Commission approved a final development plan for a three‑building project that will create nine landominium units (six single‑story ranch units and three two‑story units) on roughly 1.0347 acres at the site formerly platted as part of Emerald Green Condominiums.
Staff told the commission the final development plan is consistent with the previously approved preliminary plan; staff recommended approval and said the project provides additional housing stock. The applicant, Philip Brandon of Brandon Homes, said the developer worked with the nearby homeowners association and adjusted the plan to provide a privacy fence at the HOA’s request.
A resident, Marsha Hughes of Emerald Green Condominiums, spoke in opposition and raised several concerns: the potential for increased runoff and localized flooding on the low part of the property during heavy rain, the adequacy of parking for visitors and parties, emergency access and circulation for fire apparatus, the possibility units might become rentals, and confusion over the proposed development name—Ms. Hughes asked the developer to avoid names that include "Emerald Green" to prevent delivery and address confusion.
City staff and the applicant responded that stormwater and parking were reviewed in prior stages: engineering had required an underground detention system and utility connections, off‑street parking meets or exceeds code minimums for the product type, and public works has reviewed the stormwater approach. The applicant said the units are primarily an "age in place" product and that the development price point targets entry‑level buyers; he said market constraints and lender rules make large‑scale rental conversions less likely.
After public comment and applicant responses, the commission voted to approve the final development plan. Recorded votes were unanimous among the four members present (AJ Mentel, Nancy Griffith, Roger Daniel and Will Parsons). The approval allows construction to proceed subject to the usual building‑permit and final engineering reviews.
Next steps: applicant to submit final construction drawings and meet the city's building, stormwater, and utility requirements before permits are issued.
Sources: staff presentation; applicant testimony by Philip Brandon; public comment by Marsha Hughes.
