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Norton planning commission recommends R3 rezoning for 3608 Reimer Road after disputed public hearing
Summary
The City of Norton Planning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend that City Council rezone about 50 acres at 3608 Reimer Road from RU1 to R3, clearing the way for a developer’s plan for roughly 100 homes. Neighbors raised flooding, wetlands and lot-size concerns during an extended public comment period.
The City of Norton Planning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend that City Council rezone roughly 50 acres at 3608 Reimer Road from RU1 to R3, the panel said during its meeting called to order at 6:17 p.m.
The recommendation follows a developer presentation describing a plan for about 100 single-family homes and multiple retention basins. The developer said the proposal would include open space and city utilities required for R3 zoning. The recommendation now moves the matter to City Council for readings and public hearings.
Why it matters: A change from RU1 (larger-lot residential) to R3 (higher-density single-family residential) would reduce required minimum lot sizes and allow more houses per acre, a shift residents said would alter neighborhood character and raise flood risk.
Tom Trevisano, president of Contract Consultants Inc., said the project…
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