In January, City Council approved rezoning for a proposed development on the Brinkmann Ranch property that includes patio homes and retail space. The development site sits on 171 acres at the northwest corner of Independence Parkway and Main Street.

Council approved the development with the exception that the developer significantly reduces the number of key lots included in the neighborhood. A key lot is a lot that is in a position where one side faces the back of other lots.

This is the second time council has heard this rezoning case. When the project was first presented to council, the developer was asked to make changes. The amended plans presented to council included more curvilinear streets and no zipper streets. The number of lots was also reduced from 500 to 460.