Commission grants one-year extension for approved mixed-use project at 1050 North Edge Trail

The Rona Planning Commission on Sept. 2 approved a one-year extension of preliminary and final planned-development approvals and a conditional-use permit for a mixed-use project at 1050 North Edge Trail. The earlier approvals, granted in September 2024, authorized a three-story mixed-use building with 60 dwelling units and about 2,200 square feet of commercial space.

Planning staff said the developer is working to secure financing and expects to begin construction later this year or in early 2026. Staff recommended a one-year extension with two conditions: that Northpointe Development install and maintain a multifamily notification sign per the city's residential development policy with contact information visible, and that the site remain free of weeds and tall grass.

"The developer is currently negotiating with the city council on a potential loan, from the city out of the city's affordable housing fund," a planning commissioner added during the meeting, noting such negotiations could result in site-plan changes if council attaches conditions to the borrowing agreement.

Alder Swanson moved to approve the one-year extension with the conditions; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Powers and passed by voice vote. Planning staff said the notification sign is intended to ensure neighbors can reach the developer with questions and that the maintenance condition is intended to prevent site blight while the project awaits financing.

The extension preserves the existing approvals while the developer finalizes financing. Any substantive changes negotiated as part of a loan agreement or other conditions would return to the commission or council for review.