Summary
A proposal to rezone 14.7 acres on Hunter Road for a church and funeral home sparked intense debate over flood risks. Residents and commissioners worried that adding up to 80% impervious cover in a floodway along Purgatory Creek could worsen flooding in vulnerable downstream areas like Dunbar.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Substantial engineering and mitigation costs for the developer, with potential flood protection implications for the city.
Sinai Pentecostal Church and Pennington Funeral Home seeking to expand their facilities.
Downstream residents in flood-prone neighborhoods such as Dunbar and Victory Gardens.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission — September 21, 2026
A proposal to rezone 14.7 acres on Hunter Road for a church and funeral home sparked intense debate over flood risks. Residents and commissioners worried that adding up to 80% impervious cover in a floodway along Purgatory Creek could worsen flooding in vulnerable downstream areas like Dunbar.
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