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Area plan and council committee back planned-unit development at Spruce and U.S. 20 after debate on water, traffic and amenities
Summary
A petition to rezone nearly 70 acres at Spruce Road and U.S. 20 to a planned-unit development (PUD) that would mix residential and light commercial uses received a favorable recommendation from the Area Plan Commission and was sent favorably by the council’s Land Use Committee after questions about water capacity, traffic, and open-space design.
The Land Use Committee voted to forward a petition to rezone approximately 70 acres at the northeast corner of Spruce Road and U.S. 20 to a planned-unit development (PUD) proposed by Hedgecroft LLC. The developer’s concept envisions a mixed-use suburban village with roughly 500 dwelling units (about 250 owner units and 250 rentals), light commercial along U.S. 20, open space along Taylor Ditch and pedestrian amenities.
Carl Brown Grimm of the Area Plan Commission described the site and the APC recommendation: APC found the plan “generally met the criteria” and voted 6-1 in favor, noting the proposal’s proximity to the IEC core development area and the inclusion of open space and trail potential around Taylor Ditch. APC staff…
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