Redlands 360 developer briefs council on phasing, access and roundabout schedule

Developer 1 La Plata gave a detailed update on the Redlands 360 master‑planned community during the July 7 Grand Junction City Council meeting, describing current construction, remaining filings and infrastructure milestones. Cody Humphrey, director of planning for 1 La Plata, said the overall project covers roughly 630 acres with an approved residential range between about 1,317 and 1,750 residential units, 6 acres of commercial/mixed‑use land and a minimum of 35 acres of traditional parks plus 150 acres of parks and open space (about 30% of the site). Humphrey said the site’s topography led the developer to cluster neighborhoods into four primary development “pods” separated by open‑space corridors; the presentation repeatedly referenced the site’s informal feature called the “Four Brothers.” Humphrey reviewed recent approvals and phasing: Renaissance 360 and Canyon Rim are built or in-built, Filing 1 has homes under construction, and Filings 2–4 are in review with the city. He said Filing 2 contains about 125 attached townhomes and includes a wetlands area that will be preserved; Filing 4 is anticipated to have about 47 single‑family homes as an extension of Filing 1 product. Council members asked about the roundabout the developer is required to build at Highway 340 and 23 Road as part of the IGA. Humphrey said utilities work is expected over the winter and the roundabout construction is anticipated to take about a year once underway; current timing anticipates substantial construction beginning late this year or in January, with a likely completion window in late 2026 or early 2027. Humphrey also summarized developer–planning staff review timelines for recent filings: Filing 2 first submittal comments came in about two months after a resubmittal in mid‑May, Filing 3 received comments after about seven weeks, and Filing 4 was in initial review following a Memorial Day submittal. Humphrey told council that those review intervals were provided so council could “make your own judgments” about review timeframes. Council members praised the developer for public outreach and for preserving community access to trails and existing public uses. One council member noted the outreach and said the developer’s accommodations had preserved public access to trails that had become de facto public routes, and commended Jane Quimby (developer outreach) specifically for her role in engagement. Humphrey concluded by noting the updated phasing plan and that the developer had purchased additional adjacent acreage and planned limited parcel sales. He said three filings were actively under city review and the developer would return with requests for formal ODP amendments and additional permits as market conditions and phasing shift. What happens next: 1 La Plata will continue engineering and permitting for Filings 2–4, work with the city on the roundabout IGA and coordinate utility work this winter ahead of anticipated 12‑month construction on the roundabout. Council and staff indicated they will continue coordination to refine review timelines and community outreach expectations.