Council approves Rockford Homes site plan for 121 houses; rezoning moved to second reading

Beavercreek — The Beavercreek City Council approved a specific site plan on Monday for PUD 25‑4, clearing the way for Rockford Homes to develop 121 single‑family homes on about 54.2852 acres at 816 Grange Hall Road. Council separately moved the related rezoning ordinance, Ordinance 25‑15, to a second reading.

The specific site plan approval authorizes construction of the residential development shown in the applicant’s submittal, subject to the conditions included with council’s motion. Staff said the site plan and rezoning were considered concurrently after planning commission recommended approval. The council vote on the site plan was taken by voice and the motion passed.

Why it matters: The project will change two existing zoning designations — A‑1 agricultural and R‑1A single‑family residential — to an RPUD zoning district and establishes a plan for the layout, access and design of the new neighborhood. Residents at the public hearing voiced concerns about traffic on Grange Hall Road, flooding and ponding in adjacent neighborhoods, tree loss and the size and placement of lots; council and staff discussed engineering, sight‑distance requirements and conditions meant to address those concerns.

What council approved and the limits: Rockford Homes’ proposal shows 121 lots across roughly 54.3 acres, which staff said produces about 2.23 dwelling units per acre (the city’s land‑use plan allows up to three units per acre). The development will be constructed in phases; Phase 1 is the western portion and Phase 2 will include the connection to Autumn Leaf/Southbrook…