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Planning commission approves 68-lot RZ1 residential parcel in Gateway development
Summary
The commission approved rezoning roughly 10–11 acres in the Gateway development from C-4 to RZ1 (lot-line residential), clearing the way for about 68 single-family lots intended as transitional housing adjacent to existing subdivisions and apartments.
The East Ridge Planning Commission approved April 14 a rezoning of approximately 10–11 acres within the Gateway development from C-4 Planned Commerce Center to RZ1 lot-line residential (tax map ID not addressed in transcript). The applicant, Star Community Builders, seeks to add detached single-family lots as a transitional edge between existing apartment development and adjacent single-family subdivisions.
Kenny Custer of Star Community Builders told the commission the request aims to maintain continuity between suburban single-family neighborhoods (Sherwood, Nottingham and Lansdale Park) and higher-density apartments further inside the development. Staff findings recommended approval, noting the proposed density (approximately 6.8 dwelling units per acre, roughly 68 units) falls between neighboring densities and that the parcel is compatible with surrounding residential, office and commercial uses. The rezoning was described as a down-zone from commercial to residential.
Speakers and neighbors asked about future road connections and traffic impacts. City staff and developer representatives explained that access, curb cuts and final alignment of streets would be addressed during the site-plan and permitting stage; some road-widening projects (North Mac Smith) are underway and traffic signal and road design work has been included in broader infrastructure planning.
Commission Member Witt moved to approve; Vice Chairperson Howe seconded. On roll call Commission Member Cornelius abstained and all other commissioners voted yes, resulting in approval. Several commissioners noted the development team has remediated flooding and infrastructure issues in earlier phases and said the proposed single-family lots would continue that effort.
The approval is a rezoning decision; site plans, subdivision plats, engineering and any required municipal review of access and utilities will follow under separate review processes.
