The Planning Commission on Oct. 27 voted unanimously to approve a rezoning, a general development plan and a preliminary plat for Colburn Farms, a proposed single‑family subdivision at 26100 E. Colburn Road.

Staff presenter Chantelle Frye described the application as a request to rezone the property from GBC (general business commercial) to SF‑7 (single‑family residential) to create 34 lots on about 16.67 acres. The proposal includes two access points on Colburn Road, a five‑foot ADA‑compliant sidewalk on both sides of internal streets and a six‑foot masonry wall along the Colburn frontage. Frye noted the plan “exceed[s] the 10% open space requirement,” proposing more than five acres of open space and that the project “utilizes existing city utilities and services” through the South Area Sewer NID.

The applicant said the site’s regional stormwater basin could be an amenity if maintained; staff and the applicant said negotiations were underway about maintenance responsibilities. The applicant and a developer joint‑venture partner emphasized exterior material standards and said the development would include streets, trails and open space suitable to the surrounding neighborhood.

Neighbors objected to how notice and plan materials were distributed and asked who would pay to maintain trails if systems were connected; they also raised traffic and access concerns at Colburn Road and proximity to an existing entertainment venue (Station 7). Staff replied that city code requires online posting of the packet (not a mailed packet), apologized for any miscommunication, and said trail connections normally require the proposing developer to pay for the connection if they physically tie into adjacent trails.

Commissioners approved the rezoning, GDP and preliminary plat by voice/roll call; all items will be forwarded to City Council on Nov. 3 for final action.