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Spring City leaders press developer on culvert, road and sewer requirements for Phil Woods multifamily project
Summary
The mayor updated the Planning & Zoning Commission on outstanding conditions in a draft development agreement for the Phil Woods multifamily project, highlighting disputes over who will pay for a culvert, whether a full 38-foot road must be built, and Sunrise Engineering’s recommendation for manholes at dead-end sewers.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard an update on the Phil Woods multifamily development and remaining conditions the city wants resolved before the project moves forward. The mayor reported the developer returned a revised draft development agreement with requested changes, and staff are reviewing which costs the city should absorb.
Commission discussion focused on three infrastructure items: a culvert at the east end of a proposed new road off Fifth North, inlet work at the culvert (rock/inlet protection), and whether the developer must construct a full roadway rather than only half the pavement. Staff said the city’s code and past practice contemplate a 38-foot road bed for a full public street; the developer has proposed building only half the pavement (about 19 feet) where he plans access for the new units.
The mayor said the city needs to be clear that, while the developer is entitled to propose the project, the city should not be left paying for required infrastructure. As the mayor put it, “If it doesn’t work, don’t build it.” Sunrise Engineering reviewed drawings and has advised that, rather than relying on shallow cleanouts, the city should require manholes at the end of each side road to allow regular sewer maintenance.
Public works staff (Corey) will estimate culvert and inlet costs and present those numbers to the city council at its next meeting so officials can decide if any city funds are appropriate. Commissioners also asked staff to calculate the cost difference between the developer building a full 38-foot road and the developer building half the pavement plus associated grading and drainage. The mayor said negotiations are on hold while the developer is out of town for the holidays and that staff will ‘hammer out’ remaining items when the developer returns.
Next steps: staff will produce cost estimates for the culvert and road work for council consideration; the development agreement remains under review and no final approvals were recorded by the commission at this meeting.
