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Twinning Station rezoning gets first reading; developer pledges to study tree preservation and traffic calming
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Summary
The board held first reading on Ordinance 2026-O7 to rezone about 101 acres near Waldron and Blair roads to Planned Density Residential (PDR R-3). Developer representatives said they will study preserving a mature tree line and consider traffic-calming options; the item is scheduled for a public hearing Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.
The board heard first reading of Ordinance 2026-O7, a proposed zoning change to reclassify about 101 acres near Waldron Road and Blair Road to Planned Density Residential (PDR) with an R-3 base (project branded as Twinning Station). The planning commission recommended the change on Feb. 24, 2026, and a public hearing was announced for Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.
A developer representative identifying himself as Land Elliott of Equitable Property Company said he and his team have met with staff and would answer board questions. Alderman (S5) asked the developer to commit to preserving an existing mature tree line as a buffer between an adjacent neighborhood (the Ridge) and the proposed development; the developer said the design already includes a landscape buffer, and that he was open to studying how to preserve mature trees in places where construction allows it.
On traffic mitigation, the alderman asked whether the developer would fund or otherwise support traffic-calming devices such as speed cushions on neighborhood streets that could see increased traffic from the development; the developer said he was open to discussion and committed to meeting with the neighborhood to explore options.
Planning staff and the developer noted that the PDR proposal includes elements like a walking trail and required landscape buffers and that a photometric plan will be submitted for lighting design to minimize light intrusion. The developer said required landscaping and buffer depth are shown in the conceptual materials and that the planning commission will verify compliance during later review.
No final vote was taken; the ordinance will proceed to a public hearing and further consideration. (Provenance: topicintro SEG 429; topfinish SEG 621.)
