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Commission approves rezoning to allow 16 townhomes at Princeton Road and Nave Drive
Summary
Johnson City commissioners approved two ordinances to amend the Horizon 2045 land-use map and rezone 2.64 acres at Princeton Road and Nave Drive to allow 16 townhomes, with staff noting 31% open space and no required transportation impact analysis.
The Johnson City Commission approved two ordinances on Jan. 22 to amend the city's Horizon 2045 future land-use map (Ord. 4936-26) and rezone 2.64 acres at the corner of Princeton Road and Nave Drive to permit a 16-unit townhome development.
Planning Manager Whitney Hodes told the commission the parcel previously carried mixed employment zoning and staff recommended changing the land-use designation to compact residential to better match the neighborhood and proposed site layout. The applicant proposes four structures totaling 16 townhomes, roughly 31% open space and a private drive entering from Nave Drive; utilities will be provided by Johnson City and staff said the project did not require a transportation-impact analysis.
Applicant Gabe Henley, who lives nearby and said he is the project's applicant, described design choices intended to preserve the Princeton-facing side of the site and add a walking trail. Henley addressed a neighborhood question about parking counts and materials, and clarified the project will provide parking tied to the townhome driveways and central spaces.
The commission opened and closed two public hearings with no public speakers. Both the Horizon 2045 amendment (Ord. 4936-26) and the rezoning ordinance (Ord. 4935-26) were approved on roll-call votes with Commissioners Fowler and Gets, Vice Mayor Brock and Mayor Cox voting yes.
The approvals permit the developer to proceed with site design consistent with the approved concept plan and the planning commission's recommended conditions.
