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Council denies appeal, affirms Planning Commission approval for Highmark Estates lots after drainage debate
Summary
The City Council denied an appeal of Planning Commission approval for a nine‑lot amendment at Highmark Estates, rejecting a last‑minute request to require grading certification prior to occupancy permits. Neighbors and developers agreed on most conditions; watershed management will enforce approved grading plans.
The Lincoln City Council on Aug. 11 denied an appeal by the Highmark Estates Townhome Homeowners Association and affirmed the Planning Commission’s conditional approval of a special permit to add nine lots at the Highmark Golf Course site.
Attorney Troy Bird represented the homeowners and said the main unresolved concern was how to ensure the certified grading remains unchanged after individual builders excavate basements and finish lots. Bird asked the council to add a condition requiring a licensed surveyor or engineer to certify compliance with the approved grading plan prior…
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