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Developer asks planning commission to continue Russell Road townhome proposal after citizen concerns; continuance approved
Summary
An applicant seeking a comprehensive‑plan and zoning change tied to a proposed 98‑unit townhome project on Russell Road requested and received a continuance from the Clay County Planning Commission on June 3 to allow design revisions after CAC and staff feedback.
Black Creek Engineering asked the Clay County Planning Commission to continue a comprehensive‑plan and zoning application tied to a proposed townhome development so the applicant can revise plans after Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and staff comments. The commission granted the continuance to an August date.
Applicant Colin Grama of Black Creek Engineering told commissioners the team had received substantive comments from the CAC and staff and wanted time to make “substantial changes to the project, bring it back to the CAC, and then back to y'all.”
Several local residents spoke about the proposal. Mark Henson identified the plan as “98 townhomes on 10 acres at the railroad tracks at 315 on Russell Road” and said he opposed the project because of traffic and safety concerns. Donna Gunn said she lives directly behind the railroad tracks near the proposed site and described existing construction and traffic on Russell Road, times of heavy noise and concern about prolonged construction impacts from a 98‑unit project. Other commenters chose to defer remarks to a later hearing.
After public comment, a commissioner moved to continue the application to the August 5 meeting (or as soon thereafter as it can be heard). The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Key points and clarifications - Applicant's stated intent: return with a revised project after addressing CAC and staff comments. - Resident characterization of the proposal: 98 townhomes on roughly 10 acres adjacent to railroad tracks at Russell Road (as described by resident testimony). The applicant did not present final site drawings at the June 3 hearing. - Commission action: continued the application to August 5 to allow the applicant time to revise the proposal and coordinate with CAC and staff.
Ending The applicant will revise the proposal and return it to the CAC and then the Planning Commission; residents were told to monitor posted notices and the county website for the next hearing date.
