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Trustees approve Public Improvement Agreement amendment to accelerate Chaffee Housing Trust homes
Summary
Buena Vista — The Town of Buena Vista trustees on April 8 approved an amendment to the Crossman’s Addition public improvement agreement to allow building permits on four lots intended for Chaffee Housing Trust homes after underground utilities are accepted, before all surface improvements are complete.
Buena Vista — The Town of Buena Vista Board of Trustees voted April 8 to amend the Public Improvement Agreement (PIA) for Crossman’s Addition to permit the issuance of building permits for four lots that will be developed by the Chaffee Housing Trust (CHT) once underground utilities are completed and accepted.
What the amendment does The amendment trims the original PIA’s requirement that all public improvements on Block 11 be finished before building permits may be issued. Under the approved change, building permits for Lots 54–57 may be issued after water, sewer, electric and telecommunications utilities are installed and accepted by the town; above‑surface work (streets, curbs, landscaping) may be completed later, and certificates of occupancy can be withheld if final improvements are not finished.
Why trustees approved the change Developer and project representatives told trustees the amendment will keep the housing project on schedule, avoid roughly a month’s delay and save an estimated $200,000 in carrying costs and interest that otherwise would be added to the project budget. Paul Anderson, representing the Crossman development team, said the CHT units were substantially built in the factory, that subs and infrastructure were engaged, and that the teams have posted letters of credit as financial backstops.
Board action Trustees moved and seconded the resolution to amend the PIA; the motion carried and the board adopted the amendment (resolution number referenced in the meeting as Resolution No. 24). The transcript did not include a detailed roll‑call vote tally.
Context and safeguards Town staff said the amendment was limited to Lots 54–57 and would not change the contractual obligations for the rest of Block 11. Staff also noted that the town holds letters of credit that can be drawn if the developer fails to complete the required public improvements and that the town can withhold certificates of occupancy until work is complete.
Quote “If we don't receive your approval this evening, this will result in about a full month delay in delivering these essential homes for our residents,” Paul Anderson said, adding that the delay would increase costs for buyers.
What’s next Project contractors said underground utilities are on schedule for completion in the coming weeks; the developer and town will continue to coordinate inspections and public‑works signoffs before building permits and foundation work proceed.
