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Public hearing on Nexus 42 townhomes draws neighborhood opposition over traffic, density and drainage
Summary
At a lengthy April 14 public hearing, residents opposed a proposed 82‑unit Nexus 42 townhome development, citing traffic on State Route 42 and Cox Road, school overcrowding and stormwater concerns; the zoning commission recommended approval but trustees postponed a vote to May 12.
Trustees of West Chester Township held a public hearing on April 14, 2026, on ZMA01‑2026 (Nexus 42), a request to rezone 11.4 acres from R‑3 to RPUD and build 82 attached townhome units. The township’s interim planning consultant described the project as 19 buildings with about 7.2 dwelling units per acre and roughly 42% open space, with primary vehicular access from State Route 42 and an emergency‑only gate to Cox Road.
The applicant, Justin Lanham of MI Homes, described design and amenities, saying the HOA will own and maintain open space and that units would include two‑car garages and driveway parking. Lanham said the company’s local footprint includes 20 active communities and estimated sale prices in the mid‑$300,000s. “We will install the lock, and then we will turn the key over to the fire…
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