Council studies Concord Homes rezoning request for 31 townhomes along S. Redwood Road

City planner Mr. Pastrich presented CPZ 12025, a rezoning and general‑plan amendment request from Sam Drown of Concord Homes for approximately 3.2 acres at 3201 South Redwood Road.

Pastrich described the proposal to change the designated use from a mix of commercial and low‑density residential to medium‑density residential and to rezone parcels from C‑2 and R‑1‑12 to RM for a 31‑unit townhome development. "The proposal would be to have developed the remainder as townhomes," he said, describing 3‑bedroom units of about 1,600–1,700 square feet with front garages and parking pockets designed to meet ordinance requirements.

Staff noted site features: a proposed public street connecting Redwood Road to Lester Street, removal of several older structures including one home along Redwood if the project proceeds, and a shared parking arrangement with the Baytos restaurant to meet parking quotas. Pastrich said the planning commission recommended denial; "they felt like the frontage … should be commercial and that there shouldn't be residential along the frontage for Redwood," he said.

Councilmembers questioned traffic, stacking at the drive‑through, parking adequacy, and whether development agreements should be drafted. Several members expressed that a development agreement is prudent; others said the council might prefer modified plans with commercial frontage retained near Redwood and residential behind it. The developer had not supplied a price point for homes; staff estimated units could fall in the $400,000–$500,000 range but noted market conditions and interest rates affect affordability.

Council received the presentation and directed staff to relay council concerns to the applicant and to bring the item back for further review at upcoming meetings (additional study sessions in early May and a public hearing at the May 13 regular meeting). No rezoning vote occurred at the study session.