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Lennar reduces units, adds open space in Hummel Trails amendment approved by Oswego board
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Summary
Trustees approved an amendment to the Hummel Trails annexation agreement after Lennar described reduced density: 67 single‑family homes and 100 age‑targeted duplexes, about 32 acres of open space and a density near 2.2 units per acre.
Oswego — The village board voted to amend the Hummel Trails annexation agreement for Neighborhoods 12 and 13 after a Lennar presentation that reduced overall units and increased green space.
Maddie Whitcomb, representing Lennar, told trustees the revised concept replaces an earlier townhome plan for Neighborhood 12 with 100 age‑targeted duplexes and retains 67 single‑family home sites in Neighborhood 13. She said the overall plan now provides roughly 32 acres of open space and reduces units compared with prior concepts; the company estimates a buildout density of about 2.2 units per acre.
Whitcomb described product sizes and market positioning: duplex ranch homes with basements intended for downsizing buyers and larger single‑family Hartford‑series plans marketed toward move‑up buyers, with anticipated price ranges the company estimated in the low‑to‑mid‑$400,000s for duplexes and low‑to‑mid‑$600,000s for larger single‑family homes.
Trustees asked whether proposed setbacks or side‑yard distances deviate from the Unified Development Ordinance; staff pointed to written exhibits that list the requested deviations and confirmed the side‑yard dimension in question is per side. Whitcomb said the HOA would maintain parkland and common areas in the neighborhood.
Board members also discussed a provision that requires Woolley Road improvements be completed and accepted before the village issues occupancy permits in the affected neighborhoods; Lennar agreed that the provision is acceptable. Trustee comments thanked Lennar for stepping in to address prior road‑improvement issues on the larger Hummel project and for providing product types that respond to local market demand.
The board approved the annexation amendment, rezoning and a preliminary PUD special‑use ordinance by roll call, subject to attorney review.
What’s next: Lennar expects to close on the land this summer, continue engineering and start construction in spring of next year; final plats and the redevelopment agreement will return to the planning commission and board for approval.