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Oxford board calls Prairie Farm hearing, approves consent agenda and makes appointment; issues youth‑program proclamation
Summary
The board called a March public hearing for the Prairie Farm conditional rezoning (5.27 acres, 2.35 units/acre), approved the consent agenda, appointed Melanie Fraser to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and issued a proclamation recognizing a teen faith‑based outreach ('Empowered') anniversary.
In business following the Hunt Landis discussion, the Oxford board called for a public hearing in March on a conditional rezoning request for 'Prairie Farm' (staff described 5.27 acres proposed to rezone from AR 40 to RME at 2.35 units per acre) after staff recommended scheduling the hearing. A motion to call the hearing passed.
The board then approved the consent agenda (including minutes referenced for a previous January meeting) and appointed Melanie Fraser to the Oxford Zoning Board of Adjustment by motion and second. The board also issued a proclamation recognizing the faith‑based outreach program 'Higher' and its 'Empowered' initiative; the proclamation notes a 01/18/2025 anniversary banquet and commends minister Jayden Watkins for program leadership and teen engagement.
Before adjourning to closed session, commissioners and staff gave remarks about comprehensive‑plan context, technical review processes and the need to keep citizens informed about zoning and land‑use issues.
