Brighton City Council voted April 22 to approve revisions to the consent judgment for the Lindbaum (Lindbaum/Limbbaum in earlier notes) site and to amend the planned unit development to allow Pulte Homes to develop a for‑sale townhome community called West Village.

What council approved: Pulte Homes reported it intends to step into the prior developer's role and that the company proposes a smaller development of approximately 107 units (a 15‑unit reduction from the previous 122–123 figure). Pulte said the product will be for‑sale townhomes, not a rental community, and requested timeline extensions for commencement and project completion. Council approved the amendments and authorized the mayor to execute modifications after review and approval by the city attorney.

Why it matters: The site had been subject to a consent judgment and a brownfield plan; the council action changes the developer and certain obligations in the judgment. Pulte said the site plan, setbacks, road network and perimeter screening remain essentially identical to the prior approved plan; the developer also proposed removing a pool and clubhouse from the plan and offered exterior elevations for the proposed two‑story townhomes.

Key details and council concerns: Councilmembers asked about landscape screening for existing neighbors and were told the landscape plan remains unchanged from the plan previously approved under the consent judgment. Members also asked about contamination remediation and brownfield reimbursements; the city attorney and staff said the council action does not change the brownfield expiration schedule and that most remediation tasks have been completed.

Vote and authority: A motion to approve the amendments to the Lindbaum consent judgment (motion by Councilmember Gibson; second by Councilmember Albert) passed on a roll‑call vote. Council then approved an amendment to the PUD agreement and authorized the mayor to execute the PUD amendment after attorney review.

Quotes and approvals: Joe Skore of Pulte Homes summarized the changes, saying the firm is “excited about the project” and that it expects delivered home prices to be roughly in the mid‑$400,000 range depending on options. Attorney and staff confirmations clarified that landscape buffers and previously approved site elements remain in place.

Ending: Pulte and staff said they would coordinate public information and outreach to nearby residents once ownership and pre‑construction steps are complete.