Augusta council rezones 4.4-acre David and Ohio parcel for Redbud Ridge, clearing way for 22 homes

Augusta’s city council on Monday approved an ordinance rezoning a long-vacant 4.4-acre parcel at the corner of David and Ohio to allow a small residential subdivision called Redbud Ridge. Planning staff told the council the change, codified in ordinance 22-54, will allow 19 lots containing 22 residential units, including three lots laid out as two-unit townhomes.

The rezoning was presented by planning staff, who said the applicant, 10 Oaks Investments, has worked through the city’s development-review process and that the request advances goals in the Augusta Action Comprehensive Plan to increase housing diversity and encourage infill. "This project represents a significant infill redevelopment opportunity on a long vacant 4.4 acre parcel," planning staff said, noting the property historically had commercial zoning that never attracted development.

Staff emphasized that the council was voting only on the underlying zoning change. A plan development overlay (PDO) and final plat — tools that allow the city to list and manage deviations from standard setbacks and lot-coverage rules — have been reviewed and approved by the planning commission and will return to council for final PDO approval. Staff further said public notice was issued and the planning commission held a public hearing on Oct. 27 with no public protests reported.

Council members asked practical questions about the site plan. Staff confirmed sidewalks will remain and be shown as a reserve on the plat, that lots 5, 10 and 19 will be developed as townhomes (two units per lot) while the remaining lots are single-family, and that all units will include basements. Staff also explained the PDO will list deviations such as reduced front and back setbacks.

Speaker 5 moved to adopt ordinance 22-54 to reclassify the property to R-3 multifamily residential; after a second the clerk called the roll. Councilmembers Martin, Burke, Scott, Richardson, Davis, Brown and Marr each recorded a "yes" vote and the motion carried. Planning staff thanked the council and noted the PDO and final plat will come back to council for final approval at a future meeting.

What happens next: the council’s rezoning establishes the development envelope for Redbud Ridge; the plan development overlay, final plat and drainage plan must be finalized and returned to council for final PDO approval before building permits can be issued.