The board voted to deny a proposed PUD amendment to convert the long-abandoned Brentwood retirement complex into a 150-unit age-restricted multifamily community. Alter Real Estate Partners presented plans to reduce impervious area, renovate or demolish some buildings, and provide amenities and landscaping while retaining a 55+ use restriction.

Developer representatives said the project would rehabilitate dilapidated buildings, reduce impervious surface slightly, and provide screening and landscaping to improve adjacent properties. They also said they would negotiate shared access and cost-sharing with neighboring HOAs for gate and roadway connections.

Neighbors at the hearing across Brentwood Circle, Alpha Court and West Angelica Loop opposed the project, citing blight, vermin, traffic, the deteriorated condition of structures, the need for road and gate cost-share arrangements, and concerns about enforcement of a strict 55-and-older standard. Several asked whether the existing gates and POA arrangements would be impacted or require developer contribution.

Staff noted prior Planning & Development Commission (PDC) consideration, where the PDC recommended denial by a split vote, and cited unresolved issues: compatibility with surrounding single-family parcels, unclear enforcement of a 55+ restriction, and existing stormwater/flooding conditions. The commission moved to deny the PUD amendment; the board’s action rejected the developer’s request and leaves the property in its current zoning and condition.

Why it matters: The Brentwood parcel is large, long abandoned, and visible to surrounding neighborhoods; residents and neighborhood associations pushed the board to require stronger buffering and clearer utility/road agreements before allowing a multifamily conversion.

Next steps: The applicant may rework plans and return with a revised application or pursue alternate redevelopment options; staff indicated potential follow-up items for infrastructure and code compliance if the property remains in deteriorated condition.