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Madison Oaks planned development fails after residents cite flooding and tree loss
Summary
A proposed 32‑unit Madison Oaks planned development drew strong neighborhood opposition over flooding and removal of historic oaks. Developers said revised designs will capture more on‑site stormwater and commit to 74% pervious open space and a binding 55% reduction in 100‑year discharge, but the commission denied the ordinance on second reading by a 6‑1 vote.
The commission considered a second‑reading ordinance to rezone roughly 4.98 acres for a 32‑unit Madison Oaks townhouse development. Applicant representatives said the revised plan reduced unit count, preserved 11 historic trees, and increased on‑site stormwater capacity, committing by PD agreement to capture significantly more runoff than code requires: a 66% reduction for a 25‑year design storm…
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