Developer seeks to consolidate zoning and adopt concept plan for 343‑unit multifamily project off Sarah Jane Parkway

Planning staff presented two related items: a future land use map amendment and a rezoning/concept plan for a roughly 31‑acre site with primary access at Sarah Jane Parkway. The comprehensive plan amendment would change remaining open‑space/drainage and low‑density portions of the site to high‑density residential. The rezoning request would consolidate split zoning into a single planned development for multifamily use so the project can be reviewed under one district.

Staff described a concept plan showing 14 buildings with about 343 dwelling units, a clubhouse, pool and dog park. The proposal bases zoning on multifamily‑2 standards with two modifications: a requested maximum building height of 65 feet and parking garages provided for roughly 60% of units, which staff noted is above what Appendix W typically requires. Staff reported most of the site already had a FLUM designation of high‑density residential; the amendment covers the remainder of the site and staff recommended approval.

Commissioners asked whether the garages were attached; staff confirmed they are attached. A commissioner expressed concern about drainage and floodplain; staff explained drainage and detention would be reviewed during the civil/site plan stage and showed roughly 3 acres of the site designated for detention/utility easements. Staff emphasized the floodplain area would not be developed. No formal action was taken during the briefing; the items will go to the public hearing.