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Newton council denies rezoning for 75-home subdivision on Startown Road after public pushback
Summary
The Newton City Council voted unanimously Jan. 7 to deny a rezoning request from Mungo Homes that would have allowed 75 single-family homes on a 25.22-acre Gaither property on Startown Road, citing lot compatibility, drainage and traffic concerns raised by residents and the Planning Commission.
Newton City Council voted unanimously Jan. 7 to deny a rezoning request filed by Mungo Homes that would have allowed 75 single-family homes on a 25.22-acre tract on Startown Road.
Assistant Planner Alex Fulbright told the council the applicant sought PD-H zoning to build 75 homes with about 48.6% open space; the proposal would require annexation and an estimated 1,300 linear feet of water main to serve the site. He said the plan shows one external access point to…
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