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Oakland commission approves first reading for Briley Farms Phase 2 amendment
Summary
The Town Commission approved a first reading of an amendment to the Briley Farms Phase 2 development agreement, cutting the lot count from 111 to 87, adopting new architectural guidelines, and securing developer payments for a regional lift station and $85,000 in local transportation mitigation.
The Town Commission on Oct. 28 approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑05, a proposed amendment to the Briley Farms (Phase 2) planned development, moving the project toward a second hearing Nov. 10.
Town planner Brad (Waitrem) told the commission the amendment adopts design guidelines that were referenced but not previously submitted, reduces the approved single‑family lot count from 111 to 87 by increasing lot sizes, and revises the preliminary subdivision plan. He said the developer will provide tree mitigation across residential lots and common areas, with any remaining mitigation shortfall addressed by a fee during final engineering and permit review. "They would be utilizing approximately 32% of the capacity of that lift station and that's how we get to the $199,333," Brad said, explaining the developer's proportionate share toward a regional lift station.
The presentation explained the lift station cost was $1.1 million and the town received a $500,000 grant; the remaining $600,000 was allocated by proportionate share, producing the $199,333 payment from the applicant. Brad also said the developer agreed to pay an $85,000 transportation mitigation payment directly to the town for road improvements and to dedicate land for public open space: about 11 acres for an open-nature preserve and a bit more than 5 acres for future town parks. The lift station itself will be dedicated to the town, the presenter said.
An engineer from Gemini Engineering confirmed there is an easement over a pipe that affects lots approximately numbered 95–105; that easement will remain for access and maintenance. Residents asked about water capacity and retention‑pond maintenance; staff referenced a recent CPH analysis saying water capacity remains adequate with the combined projects, and engineers confirmed a recorded maintenance agreement between Pulte and a landowner for landscaping and pond upkeep.
The commission voted by voice to approve the ordinance on first reading. The second and final hearing on Ordinance 2025‑05 is scheduled for the commission's Nov. 10 meeting, at which the commission may adopt, amend or deny the proposal.
What happens next: staff and the developer will return with final engineering, detailed mitigation calculations and the second‑reading packet for Nov. 10. The commission's approval on Oct. 28 was for first reading only.
