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Commission approves rezoning of 2385 Johnson Road to RE1, preserving pond and advancing subdivision process
Summary
The planning commission voted to rezone 2385 Johnson Road from RE (2‑acre minimum) to RE1 (1‑acre minimum), allowing a 17‑lot concept that keeps the on‑site pond; the rezoning moves next to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for readings.
The Germantown Planning Commission on July 1 approved a rezoning request for 2385 Johnson Road (the Upland project), changing the property’s zoning from RE (residential estate, 2‑acre minimum) to RE1 (residential estate, 1‑acre minimum). The commission’s vote clears the way for the applicant to pursue a subdivision concept that shows 17 lots while retaining the existing pond on the roughly 27‑acre site.
Director Ross told the commission the property is undeveloped except for one house and is surrounded by RE1‑zoned subdivisions to the north and south. The applicant provided a conceptual plan showing 17 lots that meet the one‑acre minimum; staff noted the concept is illustrative and the rezoning decision concerns consistency with nearby development, traffic and other rezoning criteria. If the commission’s recommendation is forwarded, the request will go to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the formal rezoning ordinance and three readings before subdivision plans can be filed.
Steve Hooper of ETI Corporation presented for the applicant and said local market demand favors one‑acre lots, and that preserving the on‑site pond was an important design priority. Developer David Clark (one of the project principals) told the commission the team had considered other lot configurations but preferred preserving the lake and providing large front lots along Johnson Road.
Several neighbors spoke. Jean (first name recorded as Strickland) of Johnson Road urged the commission to preserve two‑acre frontage lots along Johnson Road because of existing traffic, narrow roadway width and neighborhood character; she expressed worry about driveway access and curb cuts. John Shikuli, another resident, said he was not opposed to development but asked that the “integrity” of two‑acre lots on Johnson Road be considered and requested traffic mitigation, suggesting a bike lane.
Commissioners discussed compatibility with adjacent RE1 subdivisions and noted that front setbacks and appearance along Johnson Road will be constrained by standard bulk regulations. Several commissioners said that while some lot depths and shapes may differ, the rezoning is consistent with development patterns immediately north and south and with market demand for one‑acre lots. Vice Chair Bacon moved approval; Commissioner Jacobs seconded. The rezoning passed by roll call vote with no recorded no votes.
Next steps: if the Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopts the rezoning ordinance, the developer will return with preliminary and final subdivision plans for staff and commission review.
