Papillion council approves Belterra rezoning and related subdivision amendments amid limited dissent

The Papillion City Council on Aug. 5 approved an ordinance to change zoning for a replat in the Belterra development to an R‑4 Planned Unit Development overlay and adopted multiple associated subdivision amendments and agreements.

The council voted to approve Ordinance 2062, which would change a portion of the Belterra replat to R‑4 PUD2 to allow the developer flexibility in setbacks and site design. Councilman Glover moved the ordinance and Councilwoman Hoke seconded; the measure passed with one recorded no vote by Councilman Sunday. During council discussion, Councilman Mumgard said he supports PUDs but opposed broadly reducing setback standards for this area, saying smaller setbacks should be used only within PUDs and that he would therefore vote against the rezoning.

The council also approved Resolution R250147, the final plat for the same replat, and held a public hearing on Resolution R250148, the Fifth Amendment to the Belterra Subdivision Agreement. Developer representatives attended and answered questions. Larry Jobin, speaking for the applicant, and Jason Thelen of E&A Consulting described the project and said they were present to respond to council questions about site layout, materials and infrastructure responsibilities.

Another related item, Resolution R250149, the first amendment to the Belterra Planned Unit Development agreement, was presented as a public hearing matter; the applicant described the PUD provisions for site layout, material choices and park amenities. Each of the related resolutions was moved and approved by the council following the public hearings.

The applicant indicated that some changes are administrative or relate to the PUD site layout and do not alter the overall public improvement responsibilities. Councilmembers asked for clarity about setback impacts and housing types; Councilman Mumgard said he was concerned that reduced setbacks in this instance would not expand housing diversity as intended.

The council’s approvals move the Belterra replat amendments forward; the record shows proponents in attendance and no outstanding appeal mentioned on the record. The council did not identify additional conditions in the meeting minutes. The council’s action concludes the local approvals recorded in the meeting for these items, and any administrative or ministerial follow-up will be handled by city staff and planning officials.