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Council approves Toll Brothers' Liberty Ridge final maps after changes to Lot 28
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Summary
Council unanimously approved two final‑map resolutions for the Liberty Ridge subdivision after Toll Brothers presented two grading/drainage scenarios and committed to lowering pad elevations and limiting Lot 28 to single‑story homes; final civil grading plans remain subject to staff approval.
The council unanimously approved resolutions 8111 and 8112 to accept final maps for the Liberty Ridge subdivision, following a detailed presentation by the developer and staff and extended council and neighborhood questions about Lot 28's elevation and drainage.
Why it matters: The approvals establish legal lots and allow the developer to advance civil improvements, real‑estate exemption filings and, ultimately, home sales and construction. Neighbors had raised concerns about wall heights, pad grades and potential drainage impacts; the developer responded with two revised scenarios that lowered pad elevations, added a 5‑foot common‑element drainage corridor maintained by the HOA, and committed to single‑story homes on Lot 28.
Council members probed maximum roof heights and drainage details; staff and the developer said peak heights for single‑story models range roughly 20–24 feet and that adjustments made in "scenario 2" (additional valley gutter and street grade changes) gained about six inches on the pad elevation while maintaining positive drainage. Toll Brothers' representative also explained the need for final maps to secure a real‑estate exemption and begin sales for certain "spec" homes in the southern phase.
Outcome: After discussion, councilmember S26 moved to pass the two resolutions and the council voted unanimously. Staff emphasized that final grading and civil‑plan approvals remain subject to administrative technical review and that staff will ensure commitments on pad elevations, wall heights and drainage are enforced during permit review.
Next steps: Developer and staff will continue civil‑plan work and meet with residents as details are finalized; building permits proceed after those approvals.
