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Commission approves rezoning for Dixieland Crossing patio homes despite neighboring resident objections
Summary
The commission approved a rezoning to Residential Patio Home for lot C1 at Dixieland Crossing after residents raised concerns about lot sizes, drainage and proximity to existing homes; staff and the developer said the lots meet zoning standards and will include back‑yard fencing.
The City Commission approved an ordinance rezoning a parcel in the Dixieland Crossing subdivision from Neighborhood Services to Residential Patio Home (RPH), allowing patio‑home lots roughly 40 by 101 feet (about 4,000 sq. ft.).
Herman Montemayor Jr., a nearby property owner, urged the commission to reconsider the change, saying the shift away from a previously discussed family‑home plan will place 10 new back yards directly adjacent to his 1.6‑acre property. "I'm going to have 10 new neighbors, and I'm going to have 10 back doors on my property to face every day," Montemayor said.
Luis Valdespino and others questioned whether the smaller lots would worsen local drainage and flood risk, noting the comprehensive plan calls for resilient land‑use strategies. Developer representatives from Moore Land Surveying said the lots comply with city zoning and mortgage‑conforming standards, will include backyard fences and that units will provide yards and ownership fee simple rather than shared common area.
Commissioners asked for clarifications on setbacks, green space and prior contract changes; staff said the proposed lots are within permitted size ranges and noted a prior family‑home contract had fallen through, prompting the current rezoning request. The ordinance passed on first reading with one recorded opposed vote.
