Summary
A 22-lot gated subdivision of one-acre custom home lots is coming to Plainview Road after a contested 4-3 council vote. Neighbors cited traffic, runoff and density above the city's two-acre country-module guidance; the developer argued county rules would allow the same density with no city oversight.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 7
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
New homes will add to the city's property tax base; the developer cited city tax contributions as a reason to annex.
Future homeowners gain city services, library access and city-standard construction; the city gains tax base.
Nearby large-lot property owners say they lose open views, quiet roads and wildlife habitat.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
A 22-lot gated subdivision of one-acre custom home lots is coming to Plainview Road after a contested 4-3 council vote. Neighbors cited traffic, runoff and density above the city's two-acre country-module guidance; the developer argued county rules would allow the same density with no city oversight.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Oct 20, 2026
A developer proposed a 22-lot gated residential subdivision on Plainview Road, which sparked heavy pushback from nearby residents who worried about traffic, density, and flooding.
Related development
Stone Brook Estates Rezoning (PD-193)
Adds 22 homes and traffic to a rural road, with 40-foot rear setbacks and a 20-foot fenced buffer to soften the edge for existing neighbors.
Stone Brook Estates Voluntary Annexation
Puts the future subdivision under city police, fire, and development standards instead of county rules.
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