Council to consider PUD rezoning for 289-unit 55+ Somerset Crossing development

London City Council discussed a proposal to rezone a field between Route 42 and Betty Wilson Road to a planned unit development for a 55-and-older housing complex of 289 single-unit residences and retail along Lafayette Street.

The proposal, identified as Somerset Crossing, came to council from the planning commission with conditions including engineering approval, a landscaping plan approved by the tree commission, and street-lighting approval from Ohio Edison. Planning commission members voted 4-0 to send the application to council; a council committee voted 3-0 to bring it forward to the full council.

City officials described the project as a PUD that would provide 55-plus single-unit homes (not attached townhomes) and include retail fronting Lafayette Street. Council members indicated the item is expected to return at the next council meeting for formal consideration and possible legislation; a council member said the city will identify a sponsor for the legislation. The council was also notified of a planned ribbon-cutting scheduled for the 27th at 2:30 p.m., pending final scheduling.