Town Plan & Zoning (Regular Meeting) - 5/26/2026

The FairTV Government's Town Plan & Zoning regular meeting on May 26, 2026, focused extensively on zoning regulation amendments, coastal site plan applications, and special permits affecting residential and commercial development. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a five-year extension for a development project, a coastal site plan for a FEMA-compliant single-family house by ColeC Construction LLC, and a subdivision reapproval for OI Asset Southport LLC. The commission denied a proposed zoning amendment for age-restricted multifamily housing near the Merritt Parkway due to concerns about density, traffic, and location suitability. A significant agenda item was a text amendment to allow transit community middle housing developments of up to nine units as-of-right within the Designed Residence District (DRD) near transit corridors, aiming to earn housing unit (HU) points under state law HB 802. This amendment sparked detailed debate over summary review versus as-of-right approvals and potential impacts on neighborhood character and density. Public comments expressed concerns about transparency and neighborhood impacts. Another major procurement-related discussion involved a zone change request and compliance application for Foxtrot Home, a local business seeking to expand its retail space in Southport Village, requiring rezoning from Designed Industrial to Designed Commercial. The commission also reviewed a special permit for the construction of two new artificial turf fields at Ward High School, including environmental and health considerations related to turf materials and stormwater management. Lastly, exterior improvements and parking lot enhancements were proposed for a commercial building at 10 Saskco Hill Road, including invasive species removal and pedestrian safety improvements. The commission voted to keep certain public hearings open for further community input and scheduled follow-up discussions on zoning maps and parking studies.