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Commissioners approve nine‑lot Willowmere CUP despite neighbors’ private‑road concerns
Summary
The commission approved Special Permit 26010 for Willowmere Forest Estates (nine single‑family lots off Old Cheney Road), while neighbors and developers debated whether the new development should contribute to maintenance of an existing private road. The commission said it cannot require private‑road conversion but encouraged negotiations.
The Planning Commission approved Special Permit 26010 to create the Willowmere Forest Estates community unit plan over approximately 6.5 acres at 6400 Old Cheney Road, allowing nine single‑family lots and associated waivers. The vote was 5–0.
Staff described the proposal as a low‑density R‑1 development that retains an existing house and uses internal setback waivers (front yard from 30 to 20 feet; side yard from 10 to 5 feet). Because the site’s most direct access runs through an existing private roadway…
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