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Trustees open discussion on potential land exchange at Village Center; ask for wetlands maps and more detail
Summary
Developers proposed a land exchange involving Blackstone Golf Course and village-owned land at the Village Center; trustees did not approve any deal but directed staff to gather wetland delineations and additional materials and continued the conversation before entering closed session for negotiation.
A developer proposal to exchange land at Germantown's Village Center area drew hours of public comment Jan. 20 and a board decision to continue discussion and gather more technical information rather than approve a reciprocal transfer.
What the developer proposed: Representatives from the developer (Highmont Group/Blackstone interests, identified in meeting material and by "Mr. Sedgwick" in public presentation) presented a conceptual exchange: the developer would seek to develop parts of the frontage near Main Street and the closed recycling-center site; in return the village would obtain areas of Blackstone Golf Course currently outside the developer's proposed upland development footprint.
No final action; direction to staff: Trustees did not authorize any land transfer or TIF. Instead the board voted to continue discussions and asked staff to provide a clearer…
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