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URA approves 4th amendment to Tillion Phase 2 DDA, extends construction start to Dec. 1, 2026
Summary
The Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency voted 6–1 to approve a fourth amendment to the development disposition agreement (DDA) for the Tillion Phase 2 site, extending the commencement-of-construction deadline by one year and clarifying the allowed mixed-use scope after developer discussions about a possible downtown hotel partnership.
The Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency approved a fourth amendment to the development disposition and assistance agreement (DDA) for the Tillion Phase 2 site at its May 12 meeting, extending the deadline to commence construction to Dec. 1, 2026, and revising the Phase 2 project description to allow mixed‑use options.
Commissioner Warwick moved to approve the amendment; Commissioner Brooks seconded. The roll call vote was 6–1 in favor: Warwick, Dodi, Allgood, Cole, Porter and Brooks voted yes; Commissioner Moore voted no. The amendment passed.
The amendment makes two explicit changes: it updates the schedule of performance (pushing the “commencement of construction” milestone out one year) and it clarifies subsection language describing the Phase 2 project to include mixed-use retail and housing in exhibit A‑1. Agency counsel said the amendment is intended to allow the developer time to pursue a possible hotel joint venture while preserving the previously agreed alternate mixed‑use pathway.
Dean Pape, the existing Phase 2 developer, and Dale King of Faber Construction described the hospitality opportunity that prompted the extension request. Pape said the developer and a hospitality operator were exploring a boutique, soft‑branded hotel option for downtown but would need additional time to complete schematic design, obtain brand approvals, and coordinate financing; he asked the Agency for a one‑year extension to evaluate and, if viable, proceed. King described the brand concept (a Tapestry-brand-style boutique hotel tied to the region’s wine and downtown assets) and estimated schematic and permitting work could take roughly 6–10 months before a shovel could be put in the ground.
Several commissioners said they supported giving time to pursue a downtown hotel opportunity but asked for clarity on remaining obligations if the hotel does not materialize. Agency counsel and Pape said the amendment does not eliminate the developer’s obligation to deliver an approved Phase 2 project but preserves the mixed‑use alternative and formally extends the construction commencement date to Dec. 1, 2026, to allow the hotel discussions to proceed.
Votes at a glance: the board later approved other routine items (consent calendar, payment of invoices, and acceptance of the treasurer’s report) by recorded roll call during the same meeting.
Ending: With the amendment approved, staff and the developer said they would continue negotiations with the hospitality group and return to the Agency with updates; if the hotel negotiations fail, Pape said he would proceed under the DDA’s mixed‑use pathway and meet the amended schedule.
