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Council pushes developer to resolve traffic and park access for proposed 172‑unit Dayton townhome project
Summary
A developer's 172‑unit townhome concept on County Road 81 drew council scrutiny over zoning, parking and a required roundabout; councilors flagged heavy infrastructure costs and wetlands constraints and asked staff to pursue traffic and park‑planning options before any final approvals.
A concept plan for about 172 townhomes on a 25‑acre site off County Road 81 prompted lengthy discussion at the Dayton City Council meeting on April 14 as council members and city staff pressed the developer on access, zoning and public‑infrastructure costs.
Dean Lauder, director of entitlements for David Weekly Homes, described a townhome scheme the company said reflected market demand. Staff and multiple council members said the city's General Mixed‑Use (GMU‑1) standards may not match realistic development outcomes and proposed rezoning to a medium‑density residential (RM) approach as an option.
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