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Board reviews multiple Woodstock annexations and growth‑boundary revisions including a proposed 84‑unit townhome project
Summary
Planning staff previewed annexation items from the City of Woodstock — including Putnam Ford and Arnold Mill parcels — that would add several acres and proposed residential projects (one proposal for 84 attached townhomes); staff noted environmental reviews, right‑of‑way and fire‑safety coordination and that city decisions will follow.
County planning staff briefed the board on multiple proposed annexations and growth‑boundary updates originating with the City of Woodstock at the July 15 work session.
The packet included an incrementally negotiated growth‑boundary agreement tied to a Putnam Ford Drive annexation submitted by Park Place Developers LLC; staff said that action would move roughly 11.3 acres from county jurisdiction into the city for a 34‑unit single‑family detached subdivision under city zoning.
Staff also presented a larger Arnold Mill Road annexation and rezoning proposal — roughly 16.36 acres — that the city is proposing for an 84‑unit attached‑townhome project (RC3 under city code). Staff highlighted site constraints: the site includes former landfill areas requiring a two‑phase environmental review and significant stormwater considerations. Transportation and fire coordination will be reviewed by the City of Woodstock as part of its annexation process.
A separate annexation would convert roughly 36.32 acres adjacent to Little River Park into city open space and connectivity for the city’s Green Fence trail network; staff said those parcels are already within the growth boundary area and they expect minimal objection.
Commissioners discussed whether to include an adjacent privately owned parcel in the growth‑boundary revision to avoid creating an “island” if surrounding parcels are annexed; staff said they could work with the city to add the parcel if paperwork and timing permit.
Ending: These annexation items will proceed through the city’s planning commission and city council processes in August; county staff will return with any formal requests that require a county decision or consent.
