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Residents voice opposition as committee advances 337-acre land-use transmittal to expand suburban boundary
Summary
The Land Use & Zoning Committee advanced a 337.29-acre large-scale land-use transmittal (Ordinance 2025859) to extend the suburban development boundary; planning staff recommended approval while residents raised concerns about losing rural character, traffic and construction impacts.
The Jacksonville Land Use & Zoning Committee voted Jan. 21 to forward Ordinance 2025859, a transmittal application to change 337.29 acres from rural residential to low-density suburban residential and extend the suburban development boundary.
Planning staff told the committee the request is consistent with development trends around the site, cited nearby transitions from rural to low-density suburban uses and noted the site's proximity to Cecil Commerce Center as supporting possible job growth. The planning commission heard the item…
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