The Board of Aldermen on July 21 accepted staff’s recommendation and approved the first reading by title only of an ordinance approving the Tuscany Fifth final plat, a 35‑lot residential subdivision on 11.44 acres between South Peculiar Drive and Tuscany Parkway.

Why it matters: The planning commission previously unanimously approved the plat on July 10 with conditions that the developer must satisfy before final recording. Approving the first reading by title advances the project through the city’s ordinance process, subject to the outstanding conditions being met.

City staff member Tony Eppert told the board the planning commission had approved the plat on July 10 with four conditions; two required corrections were completed before coming to the board. The conditions included showing a six‑foot sidewalk along Lot 391 that terminates at an adjoining tract and revising a side‑yard setback from six to seven‑and‑a‑half feet to conform with city code.

Staff recommended the board accept the staff report and advance bill 2025‑12 for its first reading; the board voted in favor by voice vote. The applicant on the ordinance is listed as Tuscany Real Estate Development LLC. Staff noted the first reading is procedural and that the board has time to review materials; one alderman said he had not received the full electronic packet and staff offered to provide printed copies until new tablets are delivered.

Next steps: Staff will verify that the remaining conditions are satisfied before bringing the ordinance back for subsequent reading(s) and final action.