The city council is set to consider the first reading of ordinance number 2296, which pertains to a planned unit development (PUD) request for approximately 45.2 acres located at the northeast corner of Stark Road and Mendoza Drive. This item was previously tabled during the June 18, 2024, city council meeting.

The proposed development is part of the David Estate subdivision, which encompasses a total of 133.55 acres. The current zoning for the area includes a mix of single-family residential designations (R6, R7, and R8), with the surrounding areas featuring both residential and commercial zoning. Notably, the Bridgepoint Apartment Complex lies to the south, zoned R20.

The developer is seeking to rezone units 6 and 7 of the subdivision, which are currently designated as R6, to allow for a planned unit development that would permit a reduction in the minimum lot width from 50 feet to 45 feet. This adjustment would enable the addition of 74 new lots within these units, facilitating the construction of homes with foundation footprints of 35 feet.

The planning and zoning commission previously held two public hearings regarding this request, with minimal public feedback—only one comment concerning tree preservation was noted. The commission voted 4-2 in favor of recommending the approval of the PUD request. The city council also conducted a public hearing in May, during which no comments were received.

City staff have analyzed the proposal and determined that it aligns closely with the existing R8 zoning requirements, maintaining a minimum lot square footage of 5,000 square feet. The council's upcoming deliberation will further assess the implications of this development on the community.