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Live Oak commission denies first‑reading request to increase density on lot with flood‑prone portion
Summary
The City of Live Oak commission voted to deny, on a 3‑1 voice vote, a first‑reading request tied to ordinance 15‑47 to increase residential density on a parcel that contains a mapped floodplain portion.
The City of Live Oak commission voted to deny, on a 3‑1 voice vote, a first‑reading request tied to ordinance 15‑47 to change the land‑use/zoning standard for a contested parcel, after residents raised concerns about flood risk and potential changes to neighborhood character.
At the meeting, staff explained the lot is split by elevation: the northern portion lies in the city’s mapped floodplain while the southern portion sits at higher elevation and is buildable. Staff said the current designations restrict construction in the floodplain and that elevated homes may be possible on higher ground but at added cost. "You can put an elevated home…
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