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Developer previews 55+ housing concept for 1801 Commerce Boulevard; council raises density, drainage and affordability questions
Summary
Trident presented a high-level concept to add a 72-unit, age-restricted rental building adjacent to Harrison Bay Senior Living at 1801 Commerce Blvd. Councilmembers and neighbors pressed the developer on density (12.8 units/acre), stormwater impacts to Harrison Bay, parking and likely market rents; staff said rezoning, comp-plan and PUD amendments would follow if the council wants to proceed.
Scott O'Brien of Trident introduced a pre-application concept to the Mound City Council on Feb. 24 for a 72-unit, 55-plus rental building on the former Huber Funeral Home site at 1801 Commerce Boulevard. Sarah Smith, the city's planning director, framed the appearance as an informal council introduction required by city development policy and emphasized that no formal application or vote was requested tonight.
O'Brien said the proposed building would mirror the existing Harrison Bay Senior Living facility, add roughly 12.8 dwelling units per acre on the consolidated PUD site, and rely on shared access and parking arrangements with the adjacent campus. "What we're pursuing is a campus expansion that would integrate age restricted housing with our…
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