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Forest Hills neighbors oppose applicant’s plan to build 10 gated townhomes on wetlands‑adjacent lot
Summary
Owner‑applicants requested a rezoning (PD25‑0383) to build 10 attached townhomes on a mostly wetlands parcel on Ola Avenue; neighbors and Forest Hills Neighborhood Association objected on flooding, sinkhole and neighborhood‑character grounds; applicant said units will be luxury, gated and include on‑site retention.
An online applicant and owner told the zoning hearing master on Nov. 17 that a proposed development on Ola Avenue would provide gated, luxury townhomes while accommodating stormwater on site. Neighbors who live immediately adjacent to the property strongly opposed the rezoning.
Owner Bassam Demak and structural engineer Dr. Kurdi presented the request to rezone a ~4.9‑acre site from RSC6 to a plan development to allow 10 attached townhomes. Development Services staff noted roughly 45% of the site is wetlands and that,…
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