Council denies one‑year extension for Mulberry Fields final plat

The Angleton City Council on June 10 denied a request to extend the final plat for Mulberry Fields Subdivision, a proposed 41‑lot single‑family development east of Heritage Lane and Murray Ranch Road.

The decision removes a one‑year extension the developer had requested to complete construction kickoff and record the final plat; staff said the developer cited financial challenges and had asked for more time to begin construction. City staff and the developer’s letter were on the record explaining the need for an extension to 2026.

During the discussion, staff noted that the final plat had previously received engineering reviews, highway department approval and drainage‑district review and that construction plans were approved but work had not started and the plat had not been recorded. If the council does not grant an extension, the plat may become stale and the developer would need to resubmit under current standards.

Councilman Smith moved to deny the extension; Mayor Pro Tem Townsend seconded and the motion carried on a voice vote.

Staff explained consequences of denial: previously approved conditions and reserved utility/road allocations would no longer be held for the project and the developer would have to follow then‑current subdivision and construction standards if and when a new application is filed. Staff also noted the developer agreement would remain an existing contract but recordation and bonding steps had not occurred.

The denial leaves the developer with the option to reapply; staff said any new submittal would be reviewed under the standards in effect at the time of resubmission.