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Commission backs rezoning of Harrison Drive parcel to RS‑10; staff cites alignment with new development code
Summary
The Fairview Planning Commission voted 9–0 on Oct. 14 to recommend the rezoning of 7111 Harrison Drive from RS‑40 to RS‑10, with staff saying the requested district aligns with the city’s new development code direction even though RS‑10 is not listed in the 2040 plan’s residential‑transition guidance.
The Planning Commission on Oct. 14 voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request for 7111 Harrison Drive (tax map 042G, Group A, Parcel 18), asking the Board of Commissioners to consider changing the property from RS‑40 to RS‑10.
Staff explained the 3.73‑acre parcel sits at the terminus of Harrison Drive and that the Fairview Forward 2040 comprehensive plan lists the future land use as residential transition. That future‑use category lists RS‑15, RS‑8, RS‑5 and RM‑8 (with PUD overlay) as appropriate districts; RS‑10 is not listed. Planning staff said RS‑10 most closely corresponds to the direction of the new development code (CD3) and approximates four units per acre. For that reason staff recommended the Planning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.
Tim Ingram, representing the applicant, told the commission the developer’s concept shows ten lots (nine new plus the existing house on one lot). He also said the water authority has been in discussions about locating a new water tower on a portion of the property and that utility coordination is ongoing.
Commissioners asked about why RS‑10 was omitted from the 2040 Plan’s listed districts; staff said the plan drafters did not include RS‑10, and commissioners speculated higher‑density categories may have been used to create transition zones near commercial areas. After discussion the commission voted to recommend approval; the recorded roll call indicated the motion passed with a 9–0 vote at the Planning Commission level. The rezoning will be scheduled for the Board of Commissioners meeting for consideration and possible public hearing.
