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Council awards Hays site RFP to Garibay Properties for 30 single‑family homes
Summary
The council unanimously awarded the Hays Site RFP to Garibay Properties LLC for a 30‑unit subdivision targeting missing‑middle buyers; proposals call for 9,000‑sq‑ft lots, ranch and two‑story floorplans, some zero‑entry units and price points roughly $229,000–$300,000.
The Hutchinson City Council on Oct. 21 approved awarding the Hays Site RFP (25‑58) to Garibay Properties LLC for a 30‑lot single‑family subdivision located near 11th and Hays. The developer proposed a mix of ranch and two‑story homes on 9,000‑square‑foot lots using RHID financing to avoid special assessments for buyers.
What the project will deliver
Carissa Paxton, city housing coordinator, said the proposal targets ‘‘missing‑middle’’ buyers—households seeking homes priced above starter inventory but below higher price tiers—so they can move up from naturally occurring affordable housing and free up lower‑priced units for first‑time buyers. The proposed unit mix includes ranch plans and two‑story plans, with some zero‑entry (no‑step) options; the pro forma shows sold prices in the $229,000 to $300,000 range. The development timeline presented estimated completion in three years, with eight homes in year one, about 10 in year two and 12 in year three.
Process and next steps
Paxton said the RFP was open to local and nonlocal developers and emphasized the award is the start of negotiations; staff will proceed to a development agreement and platting with city oversight. Council voted unanimously to award the RFP.
Context
City staff said the award supports recommendations from the recent housing needs assessment that called for more supply in the ‘‘missing‑middle’’ price bands to support moves up within the local housing market and reduce leakage to neighboring counties.
Ending
The council authorized staff to finalize the development agreement and proceed with required platting, drainage and permitting steps; the project will return for those required approvals as designs and engineering are completed.
