Nixa council approves Oakhurst Phase 3 preliminary plat and rezoning to allow two‑family homes
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The Nixa City Council approved the preliminary plat for Oakhurst Phase 3 and a rezoning that would allow two‑family attached homes on roughly 5.6 acres, creating 10 buildable lots (potentially 20 units). Staff said utilities and stormwater measures are in place and sinkhole rims are being avoided.
The Nixa City Council on Jan. 27 approved the preliminary plat for Oakhurst Phase 3 and a companion rezoning that would convert roughly 5.6 acres from single‑family and higher‑density multifamily zoning to an R‑4 two‑family designation that would allow attached two‑family homes.
Bridal Justin, city planner, told the council the application covers 5.63 acres and would create 10 new buildable lots that, with the developer’s proposal, could be used for 10 duplexes totaling 20 units. The parcel’s maximum allowable density is 30 dwelling units; proposed lots would meet the city’s dimensional and density standards and have a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet where required. Justin said water and sewer infrastructure is available in the area and water will be looped to improve pressure and reliability.
Justin also summarized the city’s stormwater and geotechnical work: a March 2023 sinkhole evaluation identified eight sinkholes across the larger development area (including two — labeled Sinkhole 2 and Sinkhole 6 — that affect the subject property). "Avoidance is the accepted best practice for development near sinkholes, and the proposed preliminary plat avoids all sinkhole identified rims," he said. The planning commission voted unanimously to recommend approval.
During public comment and council discussion, residents and council members asked about sewer and road infrastructure for other growth areas south and west of the city. Mayor Jared Giddens and staff said the city is close to beginning a major sewer infrastructure project intended to upgrade capacity on the west and south sides of Nixa and that prior council action has rejected annexation proposals where infrastructure could not support growth.
Council approved second readings for both the preliminary plat (council bill 2026‑01) and the rezoning (council bill 2026‑02) by roll call. The motion on the preliminary plat was recorded with a first by Zern Vess and a second by Aaron Peterson; the council registered affirmative votes and the motion carried.
The city will proceed with final plat and permit review processes required before construction; staff said curb, gutter, and stormwater infrastructure will be installed and common areas will be managed by a homeowners association.
