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Commission approves first reading of Northwood Road exchange, developer to fund design and construction
Summary
The commission approved first reading of an ordinance to accept land conveyances and a $6 million developer contribution to extend Northwood Road, create a linear park and grant bonus height incentives to specified parcels; second reading is scheduled for Feb. 2, 2026.
Commissioners voted to approve first reading of an ordinance that would accept property conveyed by a developer, authorize conveyance of a small portion of Joel Days Park to the developer, and accept a $6 million contribution for design and construction of the Northwood Road extension and a linear park connecting Joel Days Park to Curry Park.
Nancy Ercek, WDCD attorney, described the negotiated deal with developer Jeffrey Green: the developer would convey 0.8 acres to the city for roadway and park use while the city would convey about 0.3 acres of Joel Days Park to the developer to consolidate development parcels that would receive a bonus height incentive under the Curry Park Mixed‑Use zoning rules. Ercek said engineering review and an outside cost estimate found the $6 million contribution to be a reasonable amount to design and construct the roadway; staff also confirmed public‑notice requirements for the proposed abandonments of several tertiary streets had been met.
The ordinance waives appraisal timing requirements for the conveyance, retains utility easements where necessary, and schedules design and consultant procurement in the coming months with a target for roadway construction by mid‑2028 if the full sequence proceeds. The Commission moved and seconded the ordinance on first reading and scheduled a second reading for Feb. 2, 2026; the motion carried unanimously.
