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A developer is seeking to rezone a 101-acre vacant tract near Hunter and Bell Mill roads in Ooltewah for new housing, close to where a separate builder sought similar action before pulling the request earlier this week in the face of opposition.
MAP Engineers withdrew their rezoning request, limiting the number of approved homes by almost 100.
Residents say county roads connecting unincorporated areas face major congestion. Others worry about road repairs and safety.
Residents say county roads connecting unincorporated areas face major congestion. Others worry about road repairs and safety.
A proposal to build about 290 new homes in Ooltewah drew opposition Monday from nearby residents as growth concerns boiled over before a planning panel, which turned down a rezoning request sought for the project.