Developers propose 13‑lot Bendix Estates subdivision on 51‑acre Wildwood family farm

Developers presented a preliminary plan for a 13‑lot subdivision called Bendix Estates on a 51‑acre property in Wildwood during a meeting of the city's Development and Zoning Review Committee.

The proposal would preserve two existing family residences on the property and create a net 13 new residential lots, with one lot of about four acres that includes an older barn the applicant described as historic. "Like West Eden, this property is, is, very low intensity development," the applicant, Mr. Whelan, told the committee.

The concept is at an early, informal stage. "It is important to note that this concept plan is in very preliminary and informal stages of the City's review process, such as subject to changes if it proceeds to the formal submission process," Planning Department staff member Mr. Bunich told the committee, and he said formal public hearings would occur later if the project advances to a preliminary plat review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

What the developer proposed Mr. Whelan said the Bendix family has owned the 51‑acre farm long before Wildwood incorporated and that family members want to settle estate matters by creating a small…