Rezoning proposal for Village Park parcel presented to Planning Commission

Planning staff presented a rezoning request on March 17 from Wayne (recorded in the transcript as Wayne Harbin; the applicant also spoke from the podium later in the public hearing) to rezone a B‑1 office/professional parcel at the front of the Village Park development to R‑3 multifamily to allow construction of six additional townhomes.

Staff explained the parcel’s history, noted that the development plan for Village Park included the front parcel as a future phase and that the current proposal shows a four‑unit building and a two‑unit building meeting setback requirements. The staff memo and presentation said the parcel is surrounded by R‑3 zoning and that rezoning to R‑3 would not constitute impermissible spot zoning. Planner Thomas Canela referenced prior approvals (2005 and adjustments since) and said the requested rezoning aligns with housing strategies in the comprehensive plan. Staff also said open‑space requirements will be met and that the new units would join the HOA.

Commissioners asked for the origin of the B‑1 designation and confirmation of open‑space calculations; staff explained the zoning line likely predates recent city boundaries and confirmed the development exceeds required open space. The public hearing was opened and the applicant spoke in support, saying the conceptual plan preserves green space and matches the existing townhome styles. No final vote on the rezoning was recorded in the provided transcript segment; the item remained in public hearing with questions and applicant remarks.

Next steps: the rezoning application will remain in the public hearing record and may return to the commission for a vote at a later meeting; staff will include the open‑space calculations and any requested clarifications in the record for commissioners and City Council.