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Fairview approves annexation and rezoning of Walker parcel despite neighbor concerns about runoff
Summary
The Board approved annexation and rezoning of a 111.66-acre Walker parcel to allow smaller lots after public hearings in which multiple neighbors cited stormwater, well and traffic concerns. The rezoning passed 4–1; speakers asked the city to ensure stormwater and sewer plans protect adjoining farms.
The Fairview Board of Commissioners on Oct. 2 voted to annex and rezone a 111.66-acre property owned by Carl Walker, approving a change from RS-40 (one unit per acre) to RS-10 (10,000-square-foot minimum lots) after a public hearing and staff presentations.
Neighbors whose properties border the Walker parcel raised repeated concerns at the hearing about stormwater runoff, groundwater and traffic. "All this water comes off of this place...it's like a bowl coming straight down on me," said James Sullivan of 7921 Pinewood Road, who urged the board to limit density to avoid worsening flooding on his farm.
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