401 Placid Lake Drive subdivision

A neighboring property owner strongly supported the project, arguing the reduced-density single-family plan beats the 300-unit apartment alternative the current zoning already allows, and praised the park, cemetery road improvements and affordable homeownership opportunities.

A 30-year Placid Lake Drive resident opposed the plan, citing roughly 650 daily car trips on the narrow entrance street, on-street parking conflicts, past emergency lockouts, and serious flooding — including water moccasins in streets during recent storms.

The applicant said he'd consider a mix of 40- and 45-foot lots, defended lot depths of 120-130 feet, explained why the second access can only be an emergency route over the old rail corridor, and asked that the condition be modified.

The project engineer said the county confirmed a full second intersection on SR 46A is impossible near the railroad, but an emergency-only access via the cemetery/rail-trail road is workable and safe; defended 40-foot lots as what the market can afford.