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Land Use Change Approved for Markham Woods Road Property

Original title: Nikolic Home Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment- Consider a Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment from Public, Quasi-Public to Suburban Estates for a proposed single family development on approximately 2.6 acres, located on the west side of Markham Woods Road, south of Markham Road; (12.24SS02) (Lonnie Groot, Applicant) District 5 - Herr (Kaitlyn Apgar, Senior Planner)

August 6, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This decision changes the permitted use of 2.6 acres of land, enabling the construction of a single-family home development in District 5.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Lonnie Groot

As the applicant, the approval allows him to proceed with the proposed single-family development.

District 5 residents

The land use change alters the development potential of the 2.6-acre site within their district.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 6, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a request to change the land use designation for a 2.6-acre property on Markham Woods Road. The site will transition from '' to '' to allow for a new single-family residential development.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 'Suburban Estates' designation mean for this property?
It allows the property to be developed for single-family residential use, whereas the previous '' designation restricted it to other types of uses.
Where exactly is the property located?
The 2.6-acre site is on the west side of Markham Woods Road, south of Markham Road.

Why It Matters

This decision changes the permitted use of 2.6 acres of land, enabling the construction of a single-family home development in District 5.

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Land Use Conversion

The commission approved a shift from public-use zoning to private residential zoning for a 2.6-acre parcel.

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