Council approved conditional zoning for 99999 Oak Lodge Road

“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the conditional zoning request for the property located at 99999 Oak Lodge Road from Commercial Industrial (CI) and 99999 Oak Lodge Road from Residential High Density Single Family (RS-8) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP - CZ), as well as an amendment to the Future Land Use Map from Industrial/ Manufacturing to Residential Neighborhood, along with an additional condition added to Exhibit E for the inclusion of a fence on the southern portion of the development site along Pine Lane running generally south to north, to be constructed in a manner not to disturb the application landscaping plan, and find that the request is reasonable, is in the public interest, is consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and meets the development needs of the community in that the request: 1) provides infill development in targeted growth areas; 2) provides lower housing prices relative to incomes and greater choice in housing options, 3) increases the supply of affordable and workforce housing; and, 4) supports more affordable housing through grant funds and other housing programs and provides for affordable housing closer to jobs and other services.”