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Council approves first reading for rezoning of Flower Bluff site for duplexes and neighborhood commercial
Summary
Council granted first reading for zoning case ZN8823 to rezone roughly 9.87 acres in District 4 to RM1 and CN1 for a mixed‑use project with 26 duplexes and ~20,000 sq ft of neighborhood commercial, after staff noted eight nearby opposition letters raising runoff and wildlife concerns; applicant committed to neighbor outreach before final action.
The City Council approved on first reading a rezoning request, ZN8823, from RS‑6 (single family) to RM‑1 (multifamily) and CN‑1 (neighborhood commercial) for a roughly 9.87‑acre property in Flower Bluff (District 4). Development Services staff said they mailed notices within a 200‑foot buffer and received eight notices of opposition mainly concerned about stormwater runoff, impacts to wetlands and wildlife (Redhead Pond), and traffic.
Mike Dice of Development Services summarized staff findings that the requested districts are "compatible with present zoning and conforming uses of nearby properties" but partially inconsistent with future land‑use designations. Ken Brown, representing the applicant, told council the project proposes about 26 duplexes and about 20,000 square feet of neighborhood‑serving commercial frontage designed to serve the immediate area, and said the developer has met with the Flower Bluff Citizens Council and planning staff.
District Councilmember Caitlin Paxton, who represents the area, urged the applicant to hold direct outreach with abutting property owners to address drainage and commercial‑use concerns; the applicant committed to that outreach and to presenting detailed traffic analyses at later planning stages. Paxton moved to approve the rezoning on first reading to allow the developer time to hold meetings and return, and the motion passed.
Planning staff noted that driveway, platting and stormwater details will be addressed at the planning and platting stages and that required stormwater quality management plans must prevent net increases in off‑site runoff.
