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REZONING
application, the project would have incorporated a requirement for up to 39,500 square feet of commercial use for retail, restaurant, o ce and service use.
e proposed rezoning application was posted on the town website on June 1 and received a number of public comments.
Residents spoke about their position for the rezoning at a June 8 planning commission meeting, followed by a four to one approval by the commission.
During the July 18 meeting, council members expressed concerns while looking at the nine land use ordinance criteria.
In addition to concerns about adequate tra c circulation, schools and services, the two criteria councilmembers struggled with were whether there was a need for the proposal and if there had been signi cant changes in the area to warrant a zone change.
“I don’t know if this particular parcel of ground is indeed a correct site for the proposed development,” said Mayor Pro Tem John Diak. “I do believe there is a housing need in the region but as the testimony indicated, I believe that Stroh has ful lled their obligation for the residential units.”
With nearly an hour of public comment, a majority were against the development, however, there were a few that were supportive of the project.
One resident said it is the appropriate density to transition from a single family to a retail center and
