A proposed rezoning for Auburn Ridge West and a companion development plan drew lengthy public comment and council debate Thursday, and the Town Council voted to table Ordinance 2024‑21. The ordinance would amend the official zoning map from AG to R2 for property west of the existing Auburn Ridge development.

Residents and councilors raised repeated concerns about traffic and safety on Tilden Road, connections between new and existing neighborhoods, and whether the proposed densities match the area’s character. Emily Simmons, a Brownsburg resident, said approving more lots before addressing road deficiencies would put public safety at risk: “Approving this development without addressing these deficiencies is irresponsible and puts the public safety at risk,” she said during public comment.

Planning staff and the developer described the project as the second phase of Auburn Ridge development and reiterated that the current submittal reduces lot counts versus earlier proposals. Planning staff said the application comes with proposed contributions toward road improvements and that required road connections and some waivers will be addressed later at the plat stage. Jonathan Isaacs of Mi Homes, the applicant, told the council that converting the site to an R1 district with 20,000‑square‑foot lots would not be financially feasible, saying, “to take it to an R1 with a 20,000 square foot lot, it's gonna not make it feasible to make the project work.”

Council members expressed support for slower, lower‑density options. Several members said they want to see either a substantially reduced lot count or consideration of an R1 option (larger estate‑sized lots). After discussion, a council member moved to table Ordinance 2024‑21; the motion carried with the council voting in the affirmative.

Town legal counsel reminded the council of the statutory 90‑day deadline to act on the Plan Commission’s certification; staff identified the Plan Commission certification date as Nov. 25, 2024, and noted the council’s deadline to approve or reject the ordinance would be Feb. 23, 2025, if no action were taken before then.

Next steps: the council agreed to carry the item to its next meeting for further discussion and asked the applicant to re‑engage the council on possible modifications, including whether a substantially smaller lot count or alternate zoning category could be viable.