Planning Commission recommends approval of ELKCO, LLC Rezoning Request, 8–0

ELKCO, LLC Rezoning Request

8 yes, 0 no

Westpointe Village, Section 11, Phase 2 Preliminary Plat

8 yes, 0 no

Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendments

8 yes, 0 no

September 15, 2026

0 yes, 0 no

Westpointe Village, Section 11, Phase 2

Southwestern corner of Stantonsburg Rd. and Westpointe Dr.

Preliminary plat for 34 single-family lots on 7.358 acres.

approved (8-0) · still approved

ELKCO LLC Rezoning

Southern right-of-way of Dickinson Avenue, southwest of Ficklen Street

Rezoning 0.1586 acres from Downtown Commercial Fringe to Downtown Commercial.

approved (8-0) · still approved

Westpointe Village Section 11 Phase 2 Preliminary Plat

The Commission approved a 34-lot single-family residential plat on the city's western side, maintaining the previously established neighborhood layout and street network.

What it means: Expands the local tax base through the addition of 34 single-family residential lots.

UDO Text Amendments and Modernization

City staff updated the UDO to incorporate new state laws regarding home-based businesses, added clarity on vegetation deadlines, and established operating standards for hookah cafes.

What it means: Local residents wishing to operate home-based businesses and commercial operators seeking clear guidelines for accessory uses.

Dickinson Avenue Corridor Business Support

ELKCO, LLC successfully rezoned a small commercial property on Dickinson Avenue to Downtown Commercial, aligning its zoning designation with surrounding properties and existing building layouts.

What it means: The property owner gains reduced setback and parking restrictions that better accommodate the existing commercial building.