Council approves Auburn Oaks condominium and revised wetland plan, including units reserved for adults with developmental disabilities

Rochester Hills — The Rochester Hills City Council on Oct. 20 approved the final site condominium plan and a modified wetland use permit for the Auburn Oaks (also called Angara Oaks) development, clearing the way for construction of 9 single‑family homes, multiple condominium buildings and neighborhood amenities on about 9.7 acres south of West Auburn Road.

The developer and Rochester Housing Solutions presented a plan that includes 45 multifamily condominium units and nine single‑family lots. Nineteen of the condo units are dedicated to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The project includes a farm stand and a neighborhood plaza, and portions of the site sit in the city’s flex business overlay, which permits the mixed‑use elements.

At the planning presentation and during council public comment, neighbors raised questions about drainage, stormwater engineering, sanitary sewer routing, and traffic safety at…