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Planning commission recommends denial of Ordinance 25Q, citing access and unresolved water concerns
Summary
Commissioners recommended denial of Ordinance 25Q (a zone‑change ordinance) because of unresolved emergency access and water supply questions, and asked staff to document the reasons for council. The motion to recommend denial passed unanimously and the item is likely to appear before city council on Dec. 11.
The Perry City Planning Commission recommended denial of Ordinance 25Q on Thursday after a discussion that focused on emergency access, the adequacy of proposed egress roads, and outstanding water issues.
Staff summarized work‑session feedback from city council, which included concerns about lot sizes, emergency access roads and the quality of open space. Commissioners debated whether the property is unique enough to justify a development agreement and whether a zone change to half‑acre lots would better balance density and access constraints. Several commissioners said the proposed secondary access as shown is insufficient and that written confirmation from the fire marshal was necessary before a positive recommendation could be made.
Commissioner (speaker 3) moved to recommend denial of Ordinance 25Q, citing the access road as currently shown and unresolved water issues. The motion was seconded and carried on a unanimous roll call. Staff said, due to Thanksgiving scheduling, the item will likely be on the city council agenda on December 11.
The recommendation will be forwarded to city council with recorded reasons for denial; the commission recorded that if the developer can resolve access and water concerns the council could consider amendment or resubmission.
