Metropolitan Development Commission approves Pulte Group rezoning for 225‑lot subdivision on Pentecost Road

The Metropolitan Development Commission on Sept. 3 approved a rezoning petition from the Pulte Group to rezone two parcels at 10010 and 10440 Pentecost Road in Franklin Township from DA to DP to allow a single‑family detached development of 225 lots.

Brian Tuohy, representing the petitioner, said the 96‑acre site would be developed at about 2.33 homes per acre and include preserved wooded areas, trails and an amenity area with a pool, playground, barbecue areas and pickleball courts. “We’ll leave those commitments in place,” Tuohy said, referring to agreed design and infrastructure commitments submitted to staff.

The staff recommendation supported approval despite noting the petition is not consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan, which designates the site as rural or agricultural/reserve in parts. Staff cited surrounding residential development and said the proposed DP would be compatible with neighboring zoning and would incorporate public‑right‑of‑way and pedestrian improvements requested by the Department of Public Works (DPW).

Why it matters: the DP zoning sets the maximum number of lots and the development standards for the site; commissioners said the commitments and road frontage improvements would influence the character and connectivity of the area and could shape future development to the north.

Key details agreed by the petitioner and noted in the record include: a maximum of 225 lots on about 96 acres…