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Council approves Harvest Grove PUD, developer to build 136 townhomes; one councilor dissents on subdivision plan
Summary
The council approved a planned unit development for Harvest Grove — 136 attached townhomes on 17.35 acres with 22% open space above minimums, private roads and HOA-maintained stormwater; council discussed fire access and road impacts. Deputy Mayor Gilbert voted "Nay" on one council action before the project carried.
The City Council on Nov. 12 approved rezoning and a preliminary subdivision plan for Harvest Grove, a 17.35-acre planned unit development proposed for land south of Lillian Lee Road and west of Puffin Road.
Melissa Dunklin, director of community development, told council the applicant proposes 136 single-family attached units (60 front-loaded and 76 rear-loaded) at a project density of 7.97 dwelling units per acre, below the medium-density maximum of 10 units per acre. The proposal includes 5.21 acres of open space (about 22% more than required), walking trails with workout stations, a dog park and playground, and 25-foot perimeter landscape buffers.
Applicant Cameron Bridal said the project anticipates 68 peak-hour trips and includes six access points, five on Puffin Road, plus a connection to the adjacent Rivercrest community to improve traffic dispersion. He said the project will improve Puffin Road and that utilities will be provided by the Total Water Authority and electric by OUC.
Public comments included support for lower density and additional open space, while others raised infrastructure concerns, especially capacity on Narcoossee Road and whether public-safety services and roads can absorb new trips. Council asked the fire chief about truck access; he said the design meets code and that a nearby station provides reasonable emergency response.
On a roll call vote council approved the PUD and preliminary subdivision plan. The record shows Deputy Mayor Gilbert cast a "Nay" on one council action while the mayor and other members voted "Aye," and the motion carried.
Next steps: Staff will process final plats and construction permitting, and the applicant anticipates a 2027'2028 build-out schedule if approvals and market conditions proceed as planned.
