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Council moves to deny Creekline Village rezoning after neighbors cite density and lot‑size concerns
Summary
Staff recommended approval of a rezoning to allow RSP (40-foot lots with 25% open space) for about 178 conceptual lots, but several residents told council the proposal would not fit surrounding acre-plus lots; planning commission had recommended denial and council ultimately made a motion to deny.
Rocky Hinkle, community development director (S16), outlined BAZ 02/2026, a rezoning request converting roughly 39.18 acres from agricultural to RSP (residential preservation) with a conceptual plan showing about 178 lots and a minimum 25% permanent open-space requirement. Hinkle told the council staff recommended approval based on the comprehensive plan’s level designations but that the planning commission recommended denial by a 3–1 vote, citing concerns about small lot size.
Multiple nearby property owners opposed the rezoning in public comment. Charles Sanders (S17) said he has been a local builder for decades and argued the land had a better use than 40‑foot lots; Rick Bates (S18) and Robin Havener (S19) expressed concern about compatibility with surrounding one- to two‑acre lots and property values. The applicant’s representative, Natalie Cornett (S20), said the RSP district intentionally trades smaller lots for 25% open space and that services and utilities are sufficient. After discussion the council made a motion to deny the rezoning and proceeded to roll call.
