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Commission weighs density, drainage and commercial trade‑offs for 91‑acre DCM Farms concept plan
Summary
The planning commission reviewed the DCM Farms 91‑acre concept plan featuring ~262 lots and roughly 11 acres of proposed commercial space; discussion centered on sewer access and drainage raised by nearby homeowners, configuration of villas/townhomes, road alignment, and whether speculative commercial acreage is prudent.
The Dayton Planning Commission spent the bulk of its Sept. 5 meeting on a concept plan for DCM Farms, a roughly 91‑acre development that staff and the applicant described as a mix of single‑family homes, villas/townhomes and about 11 acres earmarked for commercial uses.
Staff framed the plan as a PUD (planned unit development) that would allow deviations from R‑3 standards in exchange for public benefits, and suggested design features including berming and landscaping along Fernbrook, a landscape median on 113th/114th similar to Rush Creek Parkway, reservation of right‑of‑way for future roundabouts, and trails. Staff also warned that some intersections should be realigned to meet spacing guidelines (about 660 linear feet) and recommended clarity on the public benefit that justifies PUD deviations.
Applicant Tom Dean,…
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