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Planning commission backs rezoning for On Top of the World parcel to create retail and multifamily area
Summary
The commission recommended rezoning about 24.1 acres within the Circle Square Woods/On Top of the World area to regional business (B4) and multifamily (R3) to allow a large retail user and expanded multifamily footprint. Staff said the change is consistent with the comprehensive plan and compatible with surrounding commercial uses; the applicant |
The Marion County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request to convert roughly 24.1 acres of an On Top of the World/Circle Square Woods parcel to regional business (B4) and multifamily residential (R3). The proposal was presented by agent Fred Roberts on behalf of On Top of the World Communities LLC and will go to the Board of County Commissioners for final action on Nov. 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Ken Weirock, deputy director of Growth Services, summarized the staff analysis and noted the property is part of the Circle Square Woods vested DRI and lies adjacent to an existing commercial corridor along State Road 200. Staff found the rezoning consistent with the comprehensive plan and recommended approval, observing that the proposed B4 aligns the parcel with adjacent commercial entitlements and the proposed R3 expansion is intended to improve the multifamily product (without increasing unit counts controlled by the DRI and contract provisions).
Fred Roberts, representing the applicant, said the rezoning would facilitate a “big‑box” retail user on the B4 portion and expand R3 acreage to allow larger multifamily footprints and amenities while stepping down commercial impacts as development approaches less intensive residential uses. Roberts said the principal truck/vehicle access would use the existing signalized intersection on Highway 200 and described secondary cross‑access and coordination with the fire department for service access near a fire station.
One neighbor who initially appeared in opposition withdrew after the presentation and clarification of access and buffering. Commissioners discussed access points, traffic improvements and compatibility with surrounding uses and voted to recommend approval. The commission’s recommendation is advisory; the BCC will consider final zoning on Nov. 18 at 2:00 p.m.
