Zoning Change Approved for Spencer Farms Development in Riverview

Original title: Application Number: PRS 22-1482 Applicant: SPENCER FARMS, INC Location: W Side of Simmons Ranch Ct & Simmons Loop Intersection Folio Number: 77748.0000 & 77753.0000 Acreage: 149.9 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: SMU-6 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: Riverview Existing Zoning: PD (06-1687) & PD (06-1147) Request: Minor Modification to PD · Modify condition which ties the timing of development to the completion of a north/south roadway to permit issuance of building permits for the Multi-family component of PD prior to completion of roadway. RECOMMENDATION: Approvable, subject to proposed conditions

Record date · December 13, 2022

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners () approved a request from Spencer Farms, Inc. to modify zoning conditions for a 149.9-acre property in Riverview. This change allows the developer to obtain building permits for multi-family housing units before the completion of a required north/south roadway.

Why it matters

This decision changes the development timeline for the Spencer Farms project, allowing multi-family construction to proceed independently of the previously required road infrastructure completion.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Spencer Farms, Inc.

The applicant is granted permission to proceed with multi-family building permits without waiting for the completion of the north/south roadway.

Directly affected

Riverview residents

The timeline for local infrastructure development and housing construction in their community has been altered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this zoning change allow the developer to do?

It allows the developer to start building multi-family housing units before the construction of a specific north/south roadway that was previously a prerequisite.

Where is this development located?

The project is located on the west side of the intersection of Simmons Ranch Ct and Simmons Loop in the Riverview community.

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Infrastructure Timing Decoupling

The approval represents a shift in development policy for this specific site, decoupling the construction of multi-family housing from the completion of required roadway infrastructure.

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