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Developer presents Hazelton Crossing concept; committee split on reduced retail and added townhomes
Summary
Addison Properties presented a concept plan for Hazelton Crossing that reduces commercial acreage along State Route 310 and adds townhomes and open space as a transitional buffer to single-family development.
Addison Properties presented a revised concept plan for the Hazelton Crossing development, emphasizing a shift from the previously approved plan's larger commercial area to more medium‑density residential uses buffered by open space and pedestrian connections.
"This is a plan that we believe meets the needs of the city on this property," said Eddie Clint, Addison Properties (presenter). He summarized the proposed changes: reduce the retail/commercial subarea from 25.1 acres to about 9 acres along State Route 310; increase the residential/assisted‑living acreage from roughly 18.9 acres to about 35 acres; and develop two townhome subareas totaling approximately 261 units (131 on the north side, 130 on the south side), with open space percentages of roughly 58% and 34% respectively in the subareas.
Clint said the plan shifts commercial closer to Route 310, with three retail buildings totaling about 26,100 square feet (three 8,700-square-foot buildings) and parking for 241 spaces. He described the design intent to provide a transition from commercial frontage to townhomes and then to the single‑family development behind the site, adding landscaping and walking connectivity throughout.
Committee feedback was mixed. Planning commission had urged retention of more retail area; some committee members said they prefer the earlier plan with larger retail anchors and a nursing/assisted‑living parcel. Others said demographic and market trends (younger households, delivery/grocery trends) support smaller‑lot and townhome options. Several members emphasized that any revision should respect the comprehensive plan's guidance for gateway character, landscaping and setbacks.
Scott Holden, city staff, said the proposal is at concept stage; the developer will need to file a formal application following the concept review and committee feedback. The committee did not take a vote; members instructed the developer to consider planning‑commission feedback on retail, preserve gateway character, and return with a formal application if proceeding.
No formal zoning or PUD amendments were approved at the meeting.
