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Council allows bond in lieu of a short walking path amid heated developer and council disagreement
Summary
Council accepted a bond to allow building permits in a Highlands at North Hill PUD despite controversy over a 385-foot walking path required by the PUD; vote passed 5–1 with one abstention after lengthy debate about precedent, homeowner expectations and the amendment process.
The City Council voted Nov. 17 to accept a bond in place of immediate construction of a 385-foot walkway required under an older PUD for Highlands at North Hill, allowing the developer to pull building permits while staff studies amendment options.
Alderman Pittner moved the bond approach, saying it would permit a model home to be built this season while protections remain for the public. Alderman…
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