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Zoning Modification Approval for Sweetwater Organic Community Farm

Original title: Application Number: MM 24-0933 Applicant: SWEETWATER ORGANIC COMMUNITY FARM, INC Location: 650ft E of Hanley Rd & Comanche Ave Intersection, & N Side of the W Comanche Ave & 850ft E of Hanley Rd & W Comanche Ave. Folio Number: 8711.0000 & 8761.0000 Acreage: 3.87 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: RES-6 Service Area: Urban Community Plan: Town N Country Existing Zoning: PD (10-1043) Request: Major Modification to PD RECOMMENDATION: Zoning Hearing Master: Approval Development Services: Approvable, Subject to Conditions Planning Commission: Consistent with Plan

Record date · January 7, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners approved a major zoning modification for Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, Inc. to adjust existing development plans on a 3.87-acre site in the Town N Country area.

Why it matters

This decision allows the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm to proceed with changes to their existing Planned Development (PD) zoning, which dictates how the 3.87-acre property can be used and developed.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, Inc.

The organization is authorized to proceed with development changes under the approved zoning modification.

Indirectly affected

Town N Country residents

Local residents are affected by changes to land use and development standards within their community plan area.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Major Modification to PD'?

It is a formal request to change the specific development rules or site plan previously approved for a Planned Development (PD) zoning district.

Where is the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm located?

The site is 3.87 acres located 650 feet east of the Hanley Road and Comanche Avenue intersection, and on the north side of West Comanche Avenue.

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Standardized Approval Process

The application moved through the consent agenda with unanimous support from the Zoning Hearing Master and Planning Commission, suggesting alignment with existing urban development goals.

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, Inc.

Connected Entities

Town N Country, Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, Inc, Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, Inc. and 2 more

locationTown N Country“The community plan area where the property is located.”Map →

OrganizationSweetwater Organic Community Farm, Inc Map →

OrganizationSweetwater Organic Community Farm, Inc.“The organization requesting the zoning modification.”Map →

OrganizationBOCC Land Use Map →

otherMM 24-0933“The application number for the zoning modification.”Map →

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