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Council rezones Wedgewood parcel for townhomes after residents raise parking and amenity concerns
Summary
The council approved rezoning 10.18 acres near Red River Road to mixed-use for the Wedgewood Townhomes project following public comment about lack of amenities and neighborhood fit. The ordinance passed 5–1 on second reading.
The Gallatin City Council on Sept. 2 approved on second reading Ordinance O-02507-41 to rezone approximately 10.18 acres south of Red River Road and east of Highway 109 from R-15 medium-density residential to MU (mixed use) with a preliminary master development plan for Wedgewood Townhomes.
Public comment included objections that the proposed townhome lots are significantly smaller than adjacent single-family lots and that the project provides few on-site amenities for future residents. Michelle Gervontz told the council she had reviewed a prior 2015 approval and urged the council to require development more in keeping with adjacent homes. "This is a development that's gonna exasperate the future residents," Gervontz said, urging a return to an R-15-style layout.
Council members debated street connections, parking and compatibility with surrounding lots. Planning staff said the project provides required parking for each lot plus additional on-site spaces; staff estimated the additional visitor parking to be "in the 30 to 40 range." Some council members expressed concern about lot sizes adjacent to existing 10,000–20,000-square-foot lots and asked to see plan visuals. One council exchange produced a procedural disagreement about showing pictures during the meeting; the mayor resumed order and the council returned to debate.
Councilman Carter, whose district includes the property, said he was open to new housing types that could provide more affordable ownership options and voted in favor. Councilman Alexander said he could not support the project because it did not fit the surrounding single-family character. The ordinance passed on second reading by a recorded voice vote, 5–1.
The developer must comply with the approved preliminary master plan and any conditions set by the council and planning staff before final platting and building permits.
