Lone Elm Townhomes rezoning

The applicant's attorney argued the corner can't support retail — traffic counts are far below what retail needs, the old NC zoning is non-conforming, and upfront costs would approach $750,000 — and asked for approval or a remand so they can keep working.

Foxfield Village resident warned the 71 units are all rentals, there are no amenities, and the single entrance will dump traffic onto his private street.

Another Foxfield resident, 31 feet from the site, said the developer never approached the HOA, warned of amenity overcrowding and $50,000 in annual private street costs, and said his HOA unanimously opposes the rental project.

Of Block Real Estate; quoted rents of roughly $2,400-$2,800 a month and defended rental maintenance quality, noting the units avoid the large down-payment hurdle of buying.