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Board approves 81.86‑acre PUD 'The Retreat at Camp Creek' with drainage and HOA conditions
Summary
The board rezoned 81.86 acres from Agricultural to Planned Unit Development for The Retreat at Camp Creek, approving a minimum house size of 2,500 square feet and requiring engineering review to address drainage concerns and a sewer stub‑out; the motion passed after public comment and applicant commitments.
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors voted May 18 to rezone 81.86 acres from Agricultural (A) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a subdivision named The Retreat at Camp Creek.
Planning staff presented the application and applicant representative Blake Mendrop told the board the developer agreed to raise the minimum house size to 2,500 square feet following Planning Commission input. During the public hearing neighbors and supervisors raised drainage concerns, and Mr. Mendrop said some drainage issues stemmed from a beaver dam on Entergy property; he offered to provide the Road Department contact information for Entergy. The applicant also agreed to provide a sewer stub‑out for adjacent properties in future phases.
Supervisor Robert Foster moved approval, with supervisors finding the rezoning would not adversely affect surrounding residential character, that a change in neighborhood character and a public need existed, and authorizing the Board President to sign the required Erosion Control Agreement and Residential Development Agreement. The board recorded a unanimous vote among members present.
Why it matters: The rezoning allows a higher‑density residential development with a county‑approved pattern book and recorded covenant elements intended to control lot size, house design and HOA responsibilities; supervisors emphasized that drainage and engineering review remain conditions of development.
Next steps: The Planning and Engineering departments are expected to review final civil plans and address drainage and access concerns before construction permits are issued.
