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Council reapproves Enclave at Wooded Point preliminary plat after ownership change and debate over trails and parkland
Summary
Johnston City approved the preliminary plat for the Enclave at Wooded Point, a previously approved development whose approvals expired after permit delays and ownership transfers. Council debated tree removal, whether Lot D or Outlot W should serve as parkland (staff said Lot D will be dedicated, ~0.92 acres usable), trail width (8 ft vs 10 ft), and stormwater/pond safety (staff and engineer said DNR reviewed and did not raise hazard-level concerns).
Johnston City’s council on July 23 approved the preliminary plat for the Enclave at Wooded Point, a residential development whose earlier approvals had lapsed amid federal permitting delays and changes in ownership.
Rose, a city planner, told the council the preliminary plat had initially been approved in April 2022 but expired April 18 after permit delays tied to federal 401/404 processes and a change in property ownership. Ownership has since transferred to JJ Larson Properties LLC and the current applicant is J. Larson Homes, LLC; staff said there are no substantial changes to the previously approved layout.
Rose and staff described a two-phase project…
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