Aurora committee approves Harvest Point final plat and final plan for 59 single‑family homes

The City of Aurora Building, Zoning & Economic Development Committee on June 25 voted to approve the final plat and final plan for Harvest Point, a proposed 59‑lot single‑family subdivision on roughly 21 acres east of Bridal Road and north of Butterfield Road.

Jill Morgan, senior planner, told the committee the property had been rezoned earlier this spring and that the final materials are in substantial conformance with the preliminary approvals. Eric Prechtel, representing the petitioner Pulte Home Company, said the community will offer multiple floor plans and exterior elevations and emphasized landscaping, stormwater detention and buffering along the eastern property line.

Why it matters: The approvals clear the way for Pulte to begin closing on the property and prepare to start construction. The petitioner estimated an average sale price of about $590,000 and described the product as two‑story homes with basements, two‑car garages and lot sizes averaging about 7,900 square feet.

Committee discussion focused on price points, lot size and timing. When asked about prices, the petitioner said the average sale price is about $590,000 and that higher‑end models would be in the ‘‘six‑hundreds.’’ The transcript contains an unclear low‑end figure; the petitioner otherwise described a range of product sizes and options. The committee asked about the construction schedule; petitioner representatives said they planned to break ground as soon as property closing is complete and expected build‑out to occur over multiple years (petitioner stated a three‑year build‑out timeline during the presentation).

Motion and outcome: Alderman Patty Smith moved to approve the final plat (item 25‑0511); Alderman Juan Garza seconded. The committee took voice votes for both the final plat and the final plan (item 25‑0512); both motions carried by unanimous consent with five members voting aye and none opposed.

Next steps: With committee approval, the final plat and final plan will proceed through the remaining ministerial steps for recording and permitting. Petitioner representatives said they would begin property closing and target vertical construction later in the season.

Quotes: "We were here first back in April for preliminary approvals, which were ultimately unanimously approved by the city council on April 22," said Eric Prechtel, representing Pulte. "We would request a positive vote this evening," he added. "All of them have gone through with quorums, looked at all the stuff, voted and approved it," Jill Morgan said while summarizing review consistency.

Local context: The Harvest Point site is adjacent to recently approved nearby subdivisions, including townhomes approved for the area just south of the proposed Harvest Point. The petitioner listed local Pulte communities such as Lincoln Crossing and Eola Preserve as comparable product examples.

Details and clarifications: The committee record shows 59 single‑family detached homes on roughly 21 acres; lots were described as standard 7,000 sq ft with an average lot size here of about 7,900 sq ft in committee remarks. The petitioner gave an estimated average sale price of $590,000; the transcript contains one unclear low‑end figure and committee members noted that price points will vary by plan and market conditions.

The meeting record indicates the approvals were by committee voice vote and that no member opposed either motion.