It sounds like you're describing rural tiny-house complexes.  If so, they are very intriguing and I'm exceedingly interested in them, but, they fall short of the homes desired and needed to support growth in Oak Harbor.  Desired because 1200+ square feet is a general necessity for family-of-3/4.  Needed because to qualify for VA funding they must meet conventional housing criteria.

I can't agree that there is something unfair or hidden about the agenda here.  A developer purchases land to develop - for profit.  If it were easily developable land, it would already be developed or planned.  If there were zoned appropriately and within the city limits, or planned expansion, the public comment and meetings would not happen.  The developer would simply submit applications and proceed.  Agricultural could be argued, and is - the UGA and other guidance for land use must be considered.  Ethically, this is a non-argument... the city/county/state either accept or reject the proposal.