Summary
Todd Palmer is asking the city to rezone about 3.6 acres north of the Gaineswood subdivision — much of it to multi-family residential, with a small commercial sliver. What gets built there could change traffic and character along Rice Mine Road.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
None stated on the agenda.
The property owner gains development flexibility, and future residents could gain housing options.
Nearby Gaineswood residents concerned about density and traffic could be affected.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
About 1.05 acres north of the Gaineswood subdivision near Rice Mine Road Northeast were slated for annexation into the city limits, which would bring city services and city taxes to the property.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Todd Palmer is asking the city to rezone about 3.6 acres north of the Gaineswood subdivision — much of it to multi-family residential, with a small commercial sliver. What gets built there could change traffic and character along Rice Mine Road.
City Council - May 12, 2026
Three rezoning requests covering about 3.6 acres at and around 4178 and 4202 Rice Mine Road NE, just north of Gaineswood, were set for introduction with June 9 hearings. Two parcels would shift to multifamily residential, which nearby residents may weigh in on.
Related development
Rice Mine Road Northeast annexation
Annexation would bring the parcel into city jurisdiction, adding city services and city taxes.
Zoning amendment no. 37 — Rice Mine Road NE rezoning
A sliver of commercial zoning that could host a small business or serve the surrounding development.
Rice Mine Road NE rezonings (Z-09-26, Z-10-26, Z-11-26)
Two of the three requests would allow multifamily residential near Gaineswood, which could change the character of the corridor pending the June 9 hearings.
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