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Council approves rezoning to R1D despite Timberleaf HOA concerns about runoff
Summary
Council passed Substitute Bill No. 5482 to rezone land from R1A to R1D after a brief amendment; nearby Timberleaf HOA residents opposed the rezoning over runoff and retention-pond capacity concerns, while staff said county stormwater rules and staff review address differential runoff.
The St. Charles County Council approved Substitute Bill No. 5482 on April 28, rezoning the subject property from R1A to R1D (application RZ26-01). The council approved the substitute bill by roll call with six votes in favor and one absence (Councilman Joe Brazil). The vote approved the rezoning; council clarified that the action was on zoning only, not on any specific site plan.
During public comment, Don Tiemeyer and Sherri Hickey, representing the Estates of Timberleaf HOA, said they oppose the rezoning because a proposed subdivision of about 19 new homes could increase runoff and overwhelm the current Timberleaf retention pond. Tiemeyer said the existing R1A zoning allows more ground per lot to absorb water and urged the council to retain R1A.
Developer representative Jeff Thoele of McKelvey Homes introduced himself as available to answer questions about the bill. In council discussion, Councilman Dave Hammond said the county has stringent stormwater and retention requirements for new developments and that staff review differential runoff prior to construction; he said residents opposing the rezoning “have nothing to worry about” regarding stormwater compliance. Chair Mike Elam reiterated that rezoning does not approve a site plan.
The substitute bill was moved by Councilman Terry Hollander and seconded by Councilman Matt Swanson before the roll-call approval. Officials said future site-plan review and permit processes remain the points at which retention design and detailed stormwater mitigation will be evaluated.
Next steps: the rezoning now allows the developer to proceed with site-plan submittals under R1D standards; site-plan approvals and engineering review will determine final stormwater controls.
