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Neighbors press drainage and traffic concerns as commission recommends rezoning of 41-acre Danville Road tract
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Summary
The commission recommended rezoning 41.1 acres off Danville Road (case 1449-26) to R7 after the agent said a buyer is pending and the developer representative described plans for about 150 all-brick homes; residents pressed the commission for answers on drainage, sinkholes, sewage access and 2-lane traffic.
The Planning Commission on April 21 voted to recommend rezoning 41.1 acres southwest of 3405 Danville Road from agricultural to R7 (case 1449-26). James Brothers, the agent for the applicant, said the materials reflect the future land-use plan and reported a pending contract contingent on regulatory approvals.
Public commenters from Danville Road and Chapel Hill Road told the commission the area already suffers flooding, sinkholes and substandard road conditions. Lynn Derek said the back of her property abuts the tract and that "Chapel Hill Road is already flooded," asking how drainage and runoff would be handled. Multiple residents sought clarity on whether city sewer would be extended, who would pay for infrastructure, and whether planned lots would back up to existing lots.
Agent James Brothers said engineering and geotechnical studies are beginning next month. Justin Green, who said he represents a company with an agreement in place with the Brothers family, told the crowd the developer will invest in upfront engineering, stormwater detention and traffic studies; he said "we will not do anything to hinder those drainage issues" and that geotechnical work would address sinkholes.
James Brothers said the project anticipates about 150 all-brick homes, "starting price around $2.75 going up to $3.50" (transcript currency shorthand), which in context the agent used to describe prices at $275,000 to $350,000. Commissioners repeated that rezoning is a preliminary step; detailed site design, drainage plans, sewer connections and traffic mitigation would be resolved during engineering and plat review.
Commissioner Mosher moved to recommend approval; after roll call the commission recorded six yes votes and one abstention. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Decatur City Council for final action.
