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Neighbors oppose Prominence Point annexation; developer and council spar over density and traffic
Summary
Trayton Homes seeks annexation and rezoning for 59 homes (including 16 townhomes) on Prominence Point Parkway; staff said the proposed density exceeds the plan and neighbors cited traffic, safety and tree‑loss concerns. No decision was made.
During Dec. 5 public hearings the council heard an annexation, rezoning, conditional‑use and master‑plan request for property along Prominence Point Parkway proposing a mixed development of townhomes and single‑family detached homes.
Attorney Parks Huff said the applicant, Trayton Homes, proposes 59 homes overall with 16 townhomes at the entrance and single‑family detached homes behind, a layout Huff described as compatible with nearby development. Huff said the site plan would include rear‑entry garages for the townhomes, a single entrance from Prominence Point Parkway and a 50‑foot buffer where neighbors requested it.
City staff said the proposal’s density—about 5.17 units per acre—is not consistent with the staff‑recommended density in the comprehensive plan for that location, which staff recorded in its report as 1.1–3 units per acre. Huff disputed that characterization during his presentation, saying the city’s land‑use map designates medium‑density residential (4–6 du/acre) for the area; staff later confirmed the staff report as written. Huff said Trayton Homes would comply with native‑planting requirements and work with neighbors on fence and buffer placement.
Several nearby residents spoke in opposition on traffic safety and environmental grounds. Linda Stedding, a neighbor, described concerns about construction timing, light pollution and the potential for investor ownership, and asked for restrictions on investor purchases and construction‑hour limits during development. Judith Bond argued the area is a remaining green corridor and warned that additional impervious surfaces would increase stormwater runoff; she cited a crash report that she said recorded 74 accidents in 2022 along nearby roads. Thomas Weaver also spoke to traffic bottlenecks and urged council to prioritize infrastructure before approving additional development.
Trayton Homes highlighted its local reputation and offered to incorporate dark‑sky‑compliant lighting. Huff said the developer had planned for a median break at Prominence Point Parkway and would align the entrance accordingly. No final vote was taken; council closed the public hearing and discussed follow‑up items including confirmation of density calculations, traffic review and neighborhood mitigation measures.
