SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved an amended master plan for the Mallard Crossing subdivision (formerly Woodleaf) after a public hearing on August 5, where no objections were raised.
Originally approved in 2022 as a 2,005-unit project, the new developer reduced the total number of homes to 1,327 and eliminated all apartment units. The 491-acre site, located off Mallard Road east of I-95, will feature 873 single-family detached homes and 454 townhomes, including maintenance-free, age-targeted housing for seniors.
The plan introduces seven distinct neighborhoods with lower density—2.83 units per acre compared to the original 4.2. Some lot sizes will be as small as 5,000 square feet, though Planning Director Steven Wensman noted this is still larger than lots approved in other recent developments…