Commission recommends approval of Crosswood Estates: 25 large‑lot homes, comprehensive‑plan change to low density

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a comprehensive plan map amendment, annexation and RS‑18 zoning for Crosswood Estates, a proposal for 25 single‑family detached lots on three parcels that would create large, estate‑style lots and set aside more than 15% of the site as qualified open space.

Applicant representative Sabrina Durchey described the development as an infill opportunity that would preserve an existing house and mature trees (Lot 8, Block 1), provide lot sizes ranging from just over half an acre to nearly two acres, and include 4.13 acres of qualified open space (about 15.8% of the site). The request includes changing the future land use from medium density residential to low density residential so zoning can be uniform RS‑18 across the three parcels; one lot seeks an exception to the RS‑18 maximum lot size so the existing home can remain.

Staff (Kristy Watkins) said the site currently has sewer, water and pressurized irrigation in Southside Boulevard and Goldenrod Drive, that a traffic‑impact study was not required for the proposed lot count, and that the fire department estimated a small incremental workload increase (staff noted an increase of approximately 0.07 firefighter positions in their analysis). Several commissioners praised the project as low‑impact infill and recommended approval. The motion to recommend approval to City Council passed on a roll call vote.

The recommended conditions include standard right‑of‑way dedications, construction of required frontage improvements, revision of legal descriptions to correct a gap/overlap noted by GIS, and provision of required sidewalks and pathway connections.