Commission Approves Rockaway Townhome Changes
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The Planning Commission unanimously approved concept plat modifications for the Rockaway Townhomes at 201 Rockaway Road, including a redesigned entrance using a planned access road instead of a curb cut on Rockaway Road.
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What this means
The redesign provides longer driveways and more parking space while connecting the development to the planned road between Rockaway Road and Meade Field. The fire lane still requires Fire Marshal approval, and stormwater issues may need attention because the property is in a 100-year flood plain. Several proposed ordinance changes were postponed.
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- Approved the concept plat modifications for Rockaway Townhomes at 201 Rockaway Road by unanimous vote.
- The approved redesign eliminates a curb cut on Rockaway Road and uses a planned access road serving the development and Meade Field area.
- The fire lane remained under review and required Fire Marshal sign-off.
- Postponed consideration of revisions to roof sign regulations, cosmetic tattooing and microblading land-use regulations, and vegetation protection and landscape requirements.
- Postponed discussion of public-comment parameters for Planning Commission and other commission meetings.
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