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Planning Commission reapproves Villages at Bush Wildlife preliminary plat despite resident opposition and pending lawsuit
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a preliminary plat for Lombardo Homes’ Villages at Bush Wildlife (239 lots) while residents urged tabling because of a pending annexation lawsuit and concerns about traffic, floodplain and unpermitted fill. The applicant must still meet prior conditions and geotechnical requirements.
The O'Fallon Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Jan. 8 to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for the Villages at Bush Wildlife, a proposed residential subdivision by Lombardo Homes that would create 239 lots on about 162.2 acres.
The developer’s attorney, Brad Pryor, told the commission the plat had previously been approved in 2024 but expired while litigation over the city’s annexation of the property proceeded. Pryor said the rezoning remains valid and that the current plan complies with R‑3 zoning, and he described the plat’s lot sizes and a traffic analysis revised from the earlier, larger plan.
Why it matters: Neighbors and the city public advocate urged caution. Arnie Deanoff, who identified himself as the city public…
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