Commission approves rezoning for 13.2‑acre Sage Cottage parcel to RM‑6

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to rezone roughly 13.2 acres of a larger parcel on the south side of Ninth Street (Oslo Road) from RS‑6 (single‑family residential) to RM‑6 (low‑density multiple family residential).

Patrick Murphy, the county’s chief of long‑range planning, explained staff’s findings that the property’s L2 future‑land‑use designation allows both RS‑6 and RM‑6 and that the RM‑6 zoning would be consistent with surrounding uses, adjacent RM‑6 and commercial zoning, and county thoroughfare and concurrency standards. Murphy said the rezoning would not increase permitted density beyond the site’s L2 allowance (six units per acre) and that regulatory development standards for RM‑6 are similar to RS‑6. He said a site‑specific environmental review will be required when a development application is filed.

Rebecca Grohl, a representative for the applicant (MBV Engineering, representing Sage Cottage Land Company LLC), said the applicant had coordinated outreach with nearby property owners and asked for the board’s support. Murphy noted staff received roughly a half‑dozen inquiries from property owners within 300 feet and no opposition.

After public hearings and the clerk’s swearing of witnesses, Commissioner [recorded motion] moved staff approval; Vice Chairman Law seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The rezoning clears a procedural step required before the applicant may pursue site‑specific development approvals that would allow multiple‑family housing forms consistent with RM‑6 standards. Staff said RM‑6 can serve as a transition zone between single‑family neighborhoods and more intensive commercial or industrial uses.

What happened next: Commissioners congratulated the applicant and closed the public hearing. Any required site‑plan and concurrency reviews will occur during development review and must meet utility and level‑of‑service requirements.