Community Development Manager Caruso told council that a site plan for the West Village development at the former Lindbaum School property was submitted late last week as part of an existing court-ordered consent judgment with SR Jacobson.

Caruso said SR Jacobson is selling the development to Pulte Homes. The submitted site plan closely matches the consent-judgment exhibits but includes a reduction in unit count from 124 to 107; the project will be for-sale housing rather than rentals. Because the consent judgment’s exhibits included a clubhouse and pool, Pulte will need to request a formal amendment to the consent judgment and seek court approval if the council agrees to the change.

Caruso told council the transaction has state approvals for water and sewer and that consultant reviews of the site plan are underway. He said the Brownfield plan tied to the consent judgment is transferable to the new owner and that earlier eligible costs already incurred by the prior owner may affect the Brownfield capture timeline; that timing creates an incentive to move construction promptly so eligible costs can be claimed.

Council members asked about the purchase price and timing; Caruso said a purchase price was not specified and that Pulte aims to break ground late spring, subject to the transaction and thawing ground. Caruso said any amendment to a document signed by the court must return to the judge for signature; if the parties agree, it may be straightforward but is not guaranteed.

Caruso and council said staff will notify neighbors and can present elevations to council before construction activity begins.