Winding Oaks signage plan amended; developer and neighbors told buffer, landscaping matters to be handled separately

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved an amendment to the Winding Oaks Planned Development Master Signage Plan and PD Standards Book (case PD20‑0007) that updates materials, branding and 55 sign locations throughout the development.

Freddie Miller (presenter) and staff described the PD area as about 960.59 acres across seven parcels and summarized prior approvals and ongoing subdivision and commercial reviews. The requested amendment applies only to signage; staff said the proposal is consistent with the low‑intensity future land‑use classification and will not change project impacts or level‑of‑service findings.

Stuart Hill of Kimberly Horne Associates, agent for Kale Winding Oaks LLC, said the signage plan provides a more thorough layout and a cleaner visual identity, replacing the previous winding‑trees motif with a black‑horse logo and using materials such as grama stone veneer and faux wood. Sign heights ranged in staff materials from approximately 9 feet to about 14 feet 11 inches.

James Buell, a homeowner who shares a boundary with Winding Oaks, said earlier assurances of a substantial buffer and berm had been removed without his knowledge during plan revisions, and asked the board what remedies were available. The growth management director offered to meet with Buell and investigate the change and said site‑specific buffering and elevation issues are better handled through staff review and direct discussion.

After questions and the offer of a staff meeting to review buffering concerns, the commission voted to approve the PD signage amendment. The vote was recorded by roll call and the motion carried.