Developers for the NorthPointe site presented a master plan to council that targets 459 dwelling units at full build‑out and a mix of rental, ownership and affordable options. The team sought council support to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to sell several market‑rate parcels so sale proceeds can support infrastructure and affordability components.

Jill Sherman, developer with Edelinit (project master developer), said the plan integrates a range of housing types and a central open space. "Our target is to have 459 dwelling units out there, with affordability within the development and have for rent and ownership model within the development," Sherman said, outlining housing mixes that include multifamily affordable rentals, Rooted Homes‑partnered affordable homeownership duplexes, market‑rate townhomes and single‑family units and a small commercial parcel near 15th and Kingwood.

The city previously rezoned the property to R‑5 in December (staff noted the rezoning had been approved). Developers said timing for horizontal infrastructure (streets, water and sewer) is underway with planned construction to start in May and finish the first phase of infrastructure by the end of 2025, subject to bid and state review processes tied to funding. Developers said the city has funding to cover a portion of the streets and utilities that would make the most subsidy‑dependent affordable units feasible.

Rooted Homes will be asked to manage an affordable homeownership component; developers said they had applied to the state for HOME or homeownership funding and planned to reapply after changes in state program parameters. Sherman said early state awards were partially successful but the team refiled to seek full funding for the homeownership tranche that would serve households at or below 80% of area median income (AMI). Housing Works is also in discussions to operate the affordable rental units targeted at about 60% AMI.

Developers asked council to support issuing an RFP for a set of market parcels that could be sold to private builders. Proceeds would be used to support park implementation, other public amenities and additional affordability. Councilors generally supported issuing the RFP and favored breaking the sites into smaller parcels so multiple developers, including smaller local builders, could participate.

Ending: Staff will circulate the draft RFP and additional fiscal details; council indicated support for proceeding with an RFP process and for returning later with formal agreements, sales terms and a final plan for allocating proceeds to infrastructure and affordability goals.