Although there are concerns about existing traffic conditions near the project, a South Carolina-based developer is planning a 178-unit townhome community in north Johnson City, which would charge an average
The proposal will now go the Johnson City Commission for another round of consideration.
Planning board members voted 6-1 to rezone 11 parcels from a mixture of I-2 (heavy industrial) and R-4 (medium density residential) to R-2 (low-density residential) and MX-1 (mixed use neighborhood). One property, currently home to Church Brothers Family Fun Store, would change from I-2 to B-3 (supporting central business district).
Chairwoman Stacey Wild voted against the request.
City staff, who requested the rezoning, have said the proposal lays the groundwork for some walkable, neighborhood-appropriate goods and services near Founders Park and Mountain Home.
It also eliminates outdated industrial zoning on city-owned property that was in place before the creation of Founders Park.