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Developers plan 100+ townhomes near Walmart, waterfront buyer closes soon, city expects rezoning filings
Summary
City Manager Matthew Coppner said a developer hopes to rezone about 20 acres adjacent to the Walmart at the end of Ritchie Drive to build more than 100 fee‑simple townhomes; a separate waterfront developer expects to close within 2–3 weeks and file rezoning materials thereafter.
City Manager Matthew Coppner briefed the council about two pending private development proposals during the Feb. 11 meeting.
He described a roughly 20‑acre parcel adjacent to the Walmart at the end of Ritchie Drive that currently shows PUD zoning but whose original PUD documentation the city could not locate. Coppner said the developer plans to rezone the tract and build “about a hundred plus, fee simple townhomes.” He said substantial wetlands on the property would leave the developable area along the Walmart and Ritchie Drive right‑of‑way; the remainder would likely be conserved. Coppner said the developer expected to submit a planning package to the city within about 90 days and indicated staff asked the applicant to start the pre‑application process as soon as possible.
On the waterfront, Coppner said another developer remained “committed to move forward with that project,” expected to close in about two to three weeks and was collecting materials necessary for a rezoning application. He said the city submitted the package to the state for final approval and expected a response within the next two weeks; if approved, a 31‑day waiting period would follow before the state action takes effect.
Coppner said staff would share application materials with council when they are filed so members can review proposed plans and the planning‑and‑zoning schedule.
