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Public hearing: rezone 545 E. Buckingham Rd. for 89-lot townhome development
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What this is
A property owner is asking to rezone approximately 6.5 acres at 545 E. Buckingham Road — north of Buckingham Road and west of Audelia Road — from Office/Commercial to Planned Development to build a townhome community with 89 lots.
Why it matters
Approving this rezoning would allow nearly 90 new townhomes on land currently zoned for offices, which could affect nearby traffic, neighborhood character, and housing supply.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented with the City Plan Commission recommendations
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Curtis Dorian.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — June 3, 2024 meeting
- June 3, 2024 Vote taken — June 3, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0
- July 15, 2026 Agenda updated — June 3, 2024 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — June 3, 2024
Hold public hearing; consider rezoning request
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE 24-06, A REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 6.5-ACRES LOCATED AT 545 E. BUCKINGHAM ROAD, ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BUCKINGHAM ROAD, WEST OF AUDELIA ROAD, FROM O/C OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR A TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT WITH 89-LOTS. • City Council Rules of Order and Procedure: https://www.cor.net/RulesofOrderandProcedure
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