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Toquerville council defeats motion to deny Fieldstone Homes general-plan amendment after heated public hearing
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing and split debate over housing, retail and infrastructure, the Toquerville City Council voted down a motion to deny a general‑plan amendment requested by Fieldstone Homes to change a parcel from commercial to residential; the motion to deny failed 3–2.
At a Toquerville City Council meeting, councilors voted on a motion to deny a general‑plan amendment submitted by Fieldstone Homes that would reclassify tax parcel T30223212BR2 from commercial to residential; council members voted to deny the motion 3–2, meaning the motion to deny the amendment failed.
The amendment drew a lengthy public hearing and extended council discussion because speakers said it could affect the city’s commercial tax base, nearby retail prospects and the timing of infrastructure investments. Supporters said adding residential capacity would provide rooftops that make retail and hotels viable; opponents said preserving commercially zoned land was necessary to protect long‑term revenue and avoid infrastructure shortfalls.
Fieldstone Homes representatives and project partners described the developer’s plan and market analysis. Jason Harris of Fieldstone Homes said the proposal would allow denser housing types and give the developer flexibility to build a mix of product,…
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