Planning commission backs rezoning for Riverbend subdivision, tables site-condominium plan after safety and drainage concerns

The City of Walker Planning Commission on Aug. 6 voted to forward a recommendation to the City Commission to rezone roughly 19 acres at 4715 River Bend Drive from AA Agricultural to SA Suburban Residential, enabling a proposed site‑condominium development of 27 single‑family lots. Commissioners tabled final action on the site‑condominium plan so the developer can address concerns about street geometry and drainage raised by staff and residents.

The rezoning is intended to implement the city master plan designation for the area and to allow a subdivision with public water and private septic systems. Planning Director Paul Apriffe told the commission the property is shown in the master plan’s South Walker subarea as “neighborhood preservation,” and staff found the proposed lot sizes and layout consistent with the SA district standards the applicant requested.

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