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Newton council approves rezoning for 204‑lot Falls subdivision over resident objections
Summary
The Newton City Council voted 5–1 to rezone 51.66 acres at 1691 Old Conover Startown Road from R‑20A to PD‑H, allowing a planned development of 204 single‑family lots despite resident warnings about traffic safety, erosion and density; the Planning Commission had unanimously recommended denial.
The Newton City Council approved a rezoning Tuesday that paves the way for a 204‑lot residential development at 1691 Old Conover Startown Road.
On a 5–1 vote, council members accepted Re‑zoning 2021‑03, which changes the site’s zoning from R‑20A (single‑family and manufactured‑home residential) to PD‑H (Planned Development Housing). The motion was made by Council Member Jerry Hodge and seconded by Council Member Jody Dixon. Voting in favor were Hodge, Dixon, Mayor Pro Tem John Stiver, Anne Wepner and Beverly Danner; Council Member Ed Sain cast the lone no vote.
Assistant Planner Alex Fulbright told council the 51.66‑acre site is owned by TMG Homes, LLC and that the proposed plan would create lots for 204 single‑family homes. Fulbright said city water,…
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