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Suffolk Planning Commission rejects developer’s rezoning request for Lake Mead parcel; sends recommendation of denial to City Council
Summary
The commission voted 6–2 to deny a developer’s request to rezone a 10.61‑acre parcel off Sweetwood Drive from RL to RLM to allow up to 15 lots. Neighbors raised concerns about traffic, tree removal, wetlands and a failing pump station; the item will go to City Council Dec. 17 with a recommendation for denial.
The Suffolk Planning Commission voted 6–2 on Nov. 18 to recommend denial of rezoning request RZN2024‑00003, a proposal to rezone roughly 10.61 acres off Sweetwood Drive from RL (residential low) to RLM (residential low‑medium) conditional to allow a single‑family subdivision of up to 15 lots.
Staff planner Shannon Wolf told the commission the site’s net developable area is about 6.05 acres after 4.56 acres of critical areas are excluded. As currently zoned, the parcel could yield 10 lots by‑right; the rezoning would allow a net increase of five dwelling units. Wolf said the applicant voluntarily proffered a maximum of 15 lots and a cash contribution to mitigate school impacts equivalent to one high‑school student and one elementary‑school student. Staff recommended approval with conditions.
Developer Chip Worth said the…
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