Summary
A 25-acre vacant parcel along Ridge Road could shift from R-4 (large lots) to R-2 (smaller lots, denser housing). Neighbors worry about a high-pressure gas pipeline, a dangerous intersection, stormwater runoff and sewer capacity. Planners recommended it 5-2; commissioners decide after a July 9 hearing.
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to taxpayers, but denser development could strain stormwater and sewer systems in the Turner Valley area.
The property owner gains flexibility for more lots; the township gains housing options consistent with surrounding R-2 zoning.
Nearby residents fear safety risks from the gas pipeline, traffic at the Ridge/Myers/Park Hill intersection, and stormwater impacts on lower-lying homes.
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