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East Area specific plan advances as developer outlines 852-unit Barton Ranch proposal
Summary
Staff updated council on the East Area specific plan process and said developer interest has emerged, including a proposal called Barton Ranch for 852 units with a 15% affordable set‑aside. Staff plans a second community meeting and a fiscal analysis this spring and expects the planning process to track the general‑plan update.
City staff gave an update on the East Area specific plan (the North‑of‑Branda/Future Growth Area) on Feb. 25 and confirmed developer interest in the area while outlining next steps in the planning process.
Background: The Future Growth Area was annexed in 2008 and divided into West, Central and East areas. PlaceWorks was selected in early 2024 to prepare the East Area specific plan. Staff said the specific plan will be consistent with the city’s ongoing general‑plan update and will use new “place type” designations that emphasize walkability, public space and neighborhood character.
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