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Council introduces amendment clarifying infrastructure responsibilities for Ferrari Ranch development
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Summary
The council introduced an ordinance amending the development agreement with the Ferrari Ranch owners to clarify who builds and pays for water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure for two APNs; staff said federal funds will be used first for a segment between Buhek Road and Gir Road and the developer will cover remaining development costs.
The Atwater City Council on June 23 voted to waive the first reading and introduce an amendment to the development agreement with Ferrari Ranch property owners to clarify responsibility for water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure for APNs 005-120-045 and 005-120-046.
City Manager Holmes said the amendment was city‑initiated to prepare the area for future development and to permit use of a few million dollars in federal infrastructure funds for a segment between Buhek Road and Gir Road, with remaining infrastructure costs borne by the developer. "This amendment clarifies this so that we can use those federal dollars first and then have the remaining development leftover infrastructure paid for by the developer," Holmes said.
A member of the public asked whether zoning in the Ferrari Ranch area was confirmed as thoroughfare commercial and how utilities and sewer stubs would be allocated among multiple parcels. Holmes said the zoning is planned development and described use of a main developer and a benefit district that would require properties to pay their share as they develop.
The planning commission recommended approval; the council’s vote to introduce the ordinance passed and the item will return for a required second reading in July.
