The Geneva City Council approved a final plat to resubdivide the Geneva Commons retail development, creating 10 distinct lots from the previously larger parcel.

City Administrator Voigt and developer consultant Cole Halfrick told council members that the action divides property ownership into smaller parcels but does not change the site plan, landscaping, utilities or maintenance obligations. Staff and developer counsel Mary Phelan said the Fisher Farms PUD and existing reciprocal easement and deed-restriction agreements “run with the land” and will continue to govern maintenance, parking lot upkeep, architectural controls and other uniform standards. Kitchell and staff emphasized that common areas used for events and concerts will remain subject to the same agreements and will not be removed from shared control.

Council members asked whether parcelization would increase the city’s tax base and whether responsibilities such as snow removal and parking-lot maintenance would remain centrally managed. Staff and counsel explained the subdivision would allow outlots to be sold or leased to investors — a common practice in retail developments — and that deed restrictions and the existing association structure would maintain uniformity and obligations for shared infrastructure. A city official noted that parcelization often results in smaller parcels being valued at higher per‑square‑foot prices, potentially increasing assessed value when transactions take place.

The council approved the resolution for the final plat by roll call: eight affirmative votes, zero nays, two members absent. The packet included references to the Fisher Farms PUD and ordinance 96-27, which govern subdivision and development standards in the area.