Commission approves first reading of Lums Village rezone, adds stormwater and study conditions

The Warrenton City Commission on first reading approved an ordinance to rezone a 3.2‑acre parcel (Tax Lot 810288003400) from R‑10 (intermediate density residential) to RH (high density residential) and to advance site‑design review SDR‑24‑2. Planning staff recommended approval with three conditions: a traffic study, adherence to any Department of State Lands wetland delineation requirements, and submission of a stormwater master plan as part of permitting.

Planning staff presenter Fragonesi told the commission that the site includes mapped wetlands and is partially within the 100‑year floodplain, and emphasized the need for wetland and stormwater review as conditions of approval. “Staff recommends approval with the conditions that I mentioned previously,” Fragonesi said. Applicant Ryan Helixo described the project as two two‑story buildings totaling 16 units and highlighted local jobs and proximity to schools and transit: “The objective and goal here is to naturally help fill a portion of the housing gap at the local level.” The council voted to conduct the first reading by title only; the ordinance will return for a subsequent reading and final decision.