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Council approves PDD rezoning along US 20 for mixed residential and commercial development over objections
Summary
The council approved a planned development district (PDD) rezoning for a parcel northeast of the US 20 intersection to allow a mix of housing and neighborhood commercial uses. The measure passed 7-2 after public comment raised concerns about sprawl, traffic safety on US 20, and impacts on nearby towns.
St. Joseph County Council voted to approve a planned development district (PDD) rezoning on the northeastern parcel near the US 20 corridor to allow a mix of residential units and limited neighborhood-serving commercial uses.
Petitioners and staff described the project as a long-range buildout intended to add several hundred housing units and a modest amount of commercial space near an identified development area. Staff recommended approval with conditions and the area plan commission had forwarded the petition with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing. Developers said the project will be phased over…
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