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After heated debate, Newberry approves Newberry Ridge land‑use change 3–2
Summary
The commission approved a large‑scale comprehensive plan amendment to change roughly 225 acres from mixed‑use to medium‑density residential (vote 3–2). Commissioners debated whether to require lower density to limit multifamily units; the applicant said it expects to develop at roughly 5.5 units per acre and proposed a 10‑year phasing plan.
The City of Newberry approved a large‑scale future land use map amendment for the Newberry Ridge property on a 3–2 roll‑call vote at the April 27 meeting.
Staff and the applicant presented the change requested for approximately 225.29 acres: from mixed‑use to residential medium density (up to eight dwelling units per acre). Julie Kendrick, representing the applicant, said the development team plans to use a planned residential development…
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