Commission recommends R2 rezoning for Chestnut Ridge Track 4A

The Brandon Planning & Zoning Commission recommended May 7 that the City Council rezone Track 4A of the Chestnut Ridge development from NRC to R2 as part of the subdivision's phase-two work.

Staff told commissioners the requested zoning matches the developer’s approved development engineering plans and the preliminary plan language, noting that if the developer later wants to adjust lot layout or platting they must return for amendments. Commissioners asked whether single-family, twin-home or other lot types were anticipated; staff said nothing in the packet is platted into lots yet and changes to lot layout would require amendments to the development plan.

Commissioner Rob Shonman moved to recommend approval to the city council; a second was recorded and the body voted to forward the recommendation, with staff estimating a council hearing likely on the 18th. The recommendation does not rezone the property—that step would occur at council if they adopt the ordinance—but it clears the way for council consideration.

Next steps: staff will place the item on the council docket; if council approves the rezoning the developer must comply with platting and development review requirements.