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Finally, commissioners asked how enforcement would apply to existing tenants versus new applicants.Both Director Upton and the Director of Law confirmed that existing tenants would be handled with a soft, cooperative approach emphasizing compliance rather than penalties, while all new applicants would be required to follow the updated process immediately. Mr.David made a motion to recommend approval to city council ORD.2025-92 Repeal Ordinance 2017-32 and Ch. 1119; seconded by Mr.D'Alessandro. Motion Passed: 5-0 321-2025; Sommers Development Group; 25896 Butternut Ridge Rd. Director Upton reviewed the 2025 Comprehensive Plan,noting its development through extensive community input, including public meetings, surveys, and committee sessions. He explained that the proposed project aligned with the plan's goals by promoting infill development,mixed housing types, green space,and connectivity. He stated that the project met the zoning threshold for a planned development and accomplished three major objectives:preserving the historic Biddulph House,providing new housing options, and enabling infrastructure improvements along Butternut Ridge Road without raising taxes.He emphasized that the city did not own or select the developer for the property, clarifying it was a private transaction. The proposed plan included 45 fee-simple homes with HOA maintenance,reduced from earlier denser versions to allow for additional green space and a pocket park.Upton explained that the design supported compact,pedestrian-friendly development while protecting the surrounding historic district.He also addressed traffic concerns, citing a trip generation analysis that showed minimal impact.He concluded that the project represented a balanced,high-quality development consistent with the city's long-term goals. The City Engineer reported that the preliminary plan had been reviewed and noted that the project was a private development,with all roads and infrastructure to be maintained by the HOA. The plan included asphalt pavement throughout,with water and sanitary sewer connections to Butternut Ridge Road via a pump station due to the site's sloping topography. Stormwater would flow to a management basin at the rear of the property,though the outlet location was still being determined. He confirmed that traffic analysis showed approximately 30 vehicle trips during peak hours— well below the 100-trip threshold that would require a full traffic study—and concluded that no additional traffic review was necessary. The Director of Law expressed full agreement with the Development Director's comments and emphasized that this project involved a rezoning from single-family residential to a planned development district.He noted that unlike typical rezonings,this "what-you-see-is-what-you- get"process allowed detailed review at each stage, including preliminary and final plans, 2