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Commission approves Village Greene rezoning to RP-1 after applicant presentation and resident objection
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to forward rezoning of Village Greene (46 lots) from R-2 to RP-1, allowing duplexes on Emma's Way, conversion of Emma's Way to a private road, and community amenities; one resident objected to duplexes during public comment while the applicant described plans for condos and shared amenities.
The Morristown Regional Planning Commission on March 10 voted 9–0 to recommend REZN-3285, rezoning the Village Greene subdivision (46 lots) from R-2 to RP-1 (Planned Residential Development). Planner Sabrina S. Tomassoni said the RP-1 concept plan would permit duplexes on Emma's Way, convert Emma's Way to a private roadway, and add sidewalks and common amenities including a pool, clubhouse with pavilion, playground and dog park. The plan preserves single‑family houses along Noes Chapel Road and anticipates sidewalks around a proposed common area.
Resident Mitchell Franklin came forward to oppose the rezoning, stating he did not want duplexes in the subdivision and asserting that "duplexes cause more problems." Applicant Phillip Carlyle spoke in favor, saying he intends to build condominiums that could be sold or rented and to rebrand the subdivision with community spaces; he also said outstanding site issues would be addressed. Chairman Frank McGuffin and Mayor Gary Chesney asked clarifying questions about how many lots remain undeveloped and about debris removal; Carlyle said eight lots along Noes Chapel Road remain and that site issues would be addressed immediately.
Mayor Chesney moved to approve the rezoning; Commissioner John Wallace seconded. The commission recorded a 9–0 vote in favor. Tomassoni noted that as a condition of RP-1 zoning, any notable changes to the site plan would require Planning Commission approval.
