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Rezoning for Ravenlex twin‑home phase advances after amendment creating outlot open space
Summary
Developers sought rezoning and preliminary plat for ~7 acres to build 20 twin‑home structures. Neighbors raised concerns about drainage, tree loss, sidewalks and the 15% open‑space waiver. Commissioners amended the plat to remove Lots 25 and 26 and convert them to an outlot; the rezoning and plat were approved 7‑0 with tree‑protection guidance.
The commission considered a rezoning and preliminary plat related to the Ravenlex GDP to allow twin homes on roughly 7 acres on the city’s southwest side. Staff said the proposal would create 40 units (20 twin‑home structures), seek a reduced front setback from 30 to 25 feet, and requested a waiver from the typical 15% common open‑space requirement. Staff noted the developer proposed a walk path around a storm pond and connectivity to nearby Sherman Creek Park.
Neighbors from Darmel/Dublin/Devlin areas expressed concerns about new through‑streets, notification gaps, stormwater impacts, and the potential loss of mature trees. Jerry Wagner and others asked for additional due diligence on stormwater and tree root impacts; the applicant’s engineer explained proposed ponds, infiltration areas and connection to the Dorit storm sewer. Commissioner Zweig proposed removing Lots 25 and 26 from the build area and making them an outlot to increase open space; that amendment passed 6‑1 and was added to the main motion. The amended rezoning/preliminary plat then passed 7‑0 with an added friendly amendment to provide guidance on protecting existing trees during grading.
Next steps: staff noted the preliminary plat will return for final engineering conditions and that future phases requiring road connections will require separate approvals and public notice.
