The Morgan County Commission reviewed a revised concept plan from Flagship Homes during a work session on August 17, 2026, according to public meeting records. The updated proposal addressed previous Commission requests for more open space, larger residential lots, and continued commercial development.
The revised plan presented by Flagship Homes includes a larger park area intended for recreational use, such as soccer fields, and a commercial area located along the old highway near the Mountain Green Fire Department to maximize community access and visibility. The Commission expressed general support for the layout, which includes higher-density housing near the Gardner property and larger residential lots.
During the meeting, Commissioner Raelene Blocker requested a specific acreage figure for the public park, noting that unusable areas like detention basins, buffers, and slopes should not be counted toward usable park acreage. The Commission also discussed the potential for including deed-restricted units to assist County employees, such as police officers, firefighters, and teachers, in affording housing. The Commission indicated that for such a proposal to be meaningful, pricing would need to fall within the mid-$300,000s to low-$400,000s in exchange for a reduction in required commercial acreage. Flagship Homes noted that their smallest townhome currently costs approximately $360,000 to build, making it difficult to price homes below $380,000 without a loss.
Commissioners also addressed concerns regarding the maintenance of private roadways and cul-de-sacs, requesting that the developer plan for snow storage areas along the main road corridor. The Commission reached an agreement that any future rezoning should remain strictly commercial to prevent the conversion of commercial acreage to residential use. Flagship Homes indicated it would incorporate the Commission's feedback and return a revised concept plan for future consideration.
The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m. following a unanimous motion by the Commission. Materials for the next work session were due by noon on August 25, 2026, with the next session scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
