Council adopts final plat for Hahn Homes on Senwood Drive; pond expanded to address runoff

Norton City Council on April 21 adopted an ordinance approving the final plat for a major subdivision on Senwood Drive (the Hahn Homes project) and waived the second and third readings, allowing immediate adoption.

Council members and staff described a multi-year review process and said the developer, Mr. Hahn, worked with engineers and neighbors to address concerns. “He’s just been phenomenal to work with,” a council member said, noting the developer agreed to tree plantings and other changes requested during review. The council cited the developer’s cooperation and capital investment plans, including an intention to locate corporate offices in the city.

City Engineer Bensley said the only substantive design change during final engineering was an expansion of one retention pond to hold more water. “We did have to rearrange the ponds slightly. Not rearrange but expand one,” Bensley said; council members said the larger pond was added as a cautious measure to reduce flood risk.

Councilmembers representing the ward where the project sits said they support moving the plat forward, while acknowledging residents who prefer less development. After discussion a motion to waive readings and adopt Ordinance 44-2025 carried on a roll-call vote; council voted to adopt the final plat that night.

Why it matters: The adopted final plat clears a major step toward construction and, according to council and staff, incorporates design changes to reduce runoff risk. The city emphasized that future development will still require any necessary site work and compliance with applicable engineering and permitting standards.

Next steps: With the final plat adopted, permit issuance and site work can proceed subject to the city’s standard inspections and any outstanding conditions in the development agreement or permitting process.