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Staff warns that rezoning Eastport Farms to C‑4 could strain Spring Hill sewer and contradict comprehensive plan goals
Summary
At an April 28 work session, City of Spring Hill staff recommended caution on a requested AG→C‑4 rezoning for Eastport Farms, citing sewer and water capacity constraints and potential conflict with the comprehensive plan; the applicant said C‑4 best fits the plan and intends to pursue a planned development with phased commitments.
The Planning Commission on April 28 heard competing arguments over a rezoning request to change a 1.97‑acre parcel on Port Royal Road from agricultural to C‑4 (general commercial) to enable a planned development called Eastport Farms.
Senior planner Mr. Moran and planning staff advised the commission the rezoning is not consistent with the Spring Hill comprehensive plan when viewed in full context because of existing utility and transportation constraints. Staff pointed to a June 12, 2024 city memorandum to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen urging discretionary denial of annexations and rezonings that would increase sewer demand until the city completes wastewater treatment and reservoir projects.…
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