Point At Brightleaf developer agreement authorized; council cites safety and infrastructure improvements

The Wildwood City Council on May 12 authorized staff to draft a development agreement with Fisher & Fichtel (the developer of Point At Brightleaf) that would memorialize responsibilities for off-site improvements to Taylor Road Extension in exchange for traffic-generation fee credits.

Planning staff told council the Point At Brightleaf site — an approximately 8-acre parcel at the northeast corner of State Route 100 and State Route 109 — received final Planning & Zoning approval May 5 for a site development package that includes 30 single-family lots. The developer asked for a full traffic-generation assessment fee credit if it constructs off-site improvements on Taylor Road Extension from the northern edge of the site to State Route 109. City attorney John Young and the developer’s attorney worked on a cooperation document that defines both parties’ responsibilities.

Planning staff recommended authorization to prepare legislation so the development agreement can be presented to council at a future meeting. The department argued the proposed off-site work would improve safety by widening Taylor Road Extension to full two-lane width and add pedestrian facilities. Council approved moving forward; the motion to authorize preparing the agreement was seconded and passed by voice vote.

Staff said the development agreement reflects conditions included in the site-specific ordinance and that the improvements would be consistent with city design and subdivision standards.