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Commission recommends rezoning for Spruce Tree townhomes; developer to submit final plat
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a rezoning and a future-land-use-map amendment for a roughly 1-acre site north of Highway 92 to allow six townhome/duplex units, after brief public comment from an adjacent homeowners association and project engineer.
The Indianola Planning and Zoning Commission voted Sept. 23 to recommend rezoning a roughly 1-acre property north of Highway 92 and west of South Komenal Boulevard to R2 (single-family attached) to allow a six-unit townhome/duplex project known as Spruce Tree.
A city planning staff member summarized the application by Cody Sinclair of New Era Homes and owner ACD Ventures LLC, and said the site is already platted as Lot 6 of Leonard Subdivision Plat 2. The property currently carries split zoning of R2 and C2. Staff reported that notice was mailed to nearby property owners on Sept. 12 and that rezoning signs were posted. “At this time, I've received 1 call that was in favor of the rezoning application,” the staff member said.
Cody Sinclair was present as the applicant. Neighbor Tom Comfort, vice president of the West Pine Town Home Association, said residents to the west and north are “in favor of townhomes going in there.” Eric Cannon, the project engineer with Snyder Associates, described the plan as “very, very similar to what's across the street” and said the proposal would likely be three buildings (three duplexes) totaling six units.
The commission voted on two related motions: one to approve the rezoning and a second to recommend the corresponding amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan (Elevate Indianola) to change the future land-use designation to low-to-medium density residential (up to 15 dwelling units per growth acre). Both motions passed with all members voting yes.
Next steps: The applicant must submit a final plat for staff review and then present the recommendation to the City Council.
