Rezoning request for Middle Creek Road deferred after resident opposition

The Planning Commission on Aug. 6 deferred a rezoning request from Compass Ventures to change a roughly 3.5‑acre parcel at 1250 Middle Creek Road from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Arterial Commercial (AC). Staff had recommended the property remain MDR to “preserve existing residential zoning and limit further commercial encroachment,” citing a desire to protect surrounding neighborhoods.

An applicant representative told the commission the site would be accessed through the adjacent Ridge Outdoor Campground and proposed a 20–25‑foot landscape buffer along residential edges. Multiple nearby residents spoke in opposition, raising concerns about commercial encroachment into a residential area, potentially increased short‑term rental activity, traffic impacts and possible future road connections. After additional discussion the applicant requested a deferral; Mr. Patterson moved to defer and Mr. Messer seconded. The motion passed 5–0, with Mayor Robbie Fox recorded as abstaining.