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Commission approves first reading for Briley Farm Phase 2 plan amendment
Summary
The Town of Oakland approved first reading of an amendment to the Briley Farm Phase 2 development agreement and preliminary subdivision plan, reducing lot count, adopting design guidelines, and securing developer payments for wastewater and transportation mitigation.
The Town of Oakland voted to approve the first reading of an amendment to the Briley Farm Phase 2 development agreement on Oct. 28, moving the project closer to a final decision at a Nov. 10 public hearing.
Brad Quinn, the town's contracted planner, told commissioners the amendment would adopt Phase 2 design guidelines, reduce the previously‑approved 111 single‑family lots to 87 and increase lot sizes to better match the town's historic character. "They were originally approved at 111 single family lots, and it's now being reduced down to 87 lots," Quinn said.
Quinn said the developer agreed to pay a proportionate share for regional wastewater infrastructure: "The developer has agreed now to pay the town $199,333 towards that lift station and force main." He explained the overall lift station cost was $1.1 million, with a $500,000 grant already applied and the remaining balance allocated pro rata to the developer's 32% capacity share.
The amendment also includes tree protection and mitigation measures. Quinn said trees removed during construction will be replaced on lots and in common areas, and if replacement inches fall short the developer will pay a mitigation fee.
Project engineers described land dedications to the town: about 11 acres on the west side are being dedicated to the Oakland Nature Preserve and roughly 5 acres to future town parks, and the lift station site will be dedicated to the town.
During public comment residents asked about water capacity and maintenance of a retention pond shared with a neighboring Pulte development. Mayor Shane Taylor and staff said a recent CPH analysis showed the town retains a surplus to serve this and other nearby projects. Bobby Johnson, an engineer with Gemini Engineering, confirmed a recorded agreement exists requiring the Bridal Homeowners Association to maintain certain landscaping and easements.
The commission moved and seconded the ordinance for first reading and voted in favor. The ordinance will return for a second and final hearing on Nov. 10.
Next steps: staff will finalize the development agreement language and design guidelines, and the commission will hold a second hearing on Nov. 10.
