Committee approves designs for five Homestead single‑family homes after parking and landscaping clarifications

A local design committee approved drawings for five single‑family homes in the Homestead development after members discussed access, parking, landscaping and height requirements.

The vote cleared exteriors and site plans for houses 1–5 in the southeast corner of the Homestead, which includes three design variations (units 1 and 3; 2 and 4; and a larger, distinct House 5). The committee moved to approve the drawings and members voiced assent at the meeting.

The approval followed a presentation by Brandon (Presenter), who showed colored renderings and elevations and described the materials palette — stone, exposed timber and dark, wood‑look siding — and large windows and decks oriented toward the golf course and valley. Brandon said House 5 measures about 5,900 square feet while houses 1–4 are roughly 5,100 square feet and that the units will be sold but also placed in the hotel’s rental/leasing pool, with limited owner use each year. “They’re fully furnished, fully, equipped for a guest to live there or not live there, to stay there,” Brandon said.

Committee members pressed on access and parking. The homes will be reached through an easement recorded with the Links; the road is built but not yet paved and is expected to be paved in spring. A member noted the Links homeowners association is divided over whether to retain visitor parking stalls shown on an older site plan, expressing concern that removing those stalls could push on‑street parking into the subdivision. Committee members and staff said the access road is 20 feet wide for fire access and cannot legally allow parking; they recommended signage and enforcement to prevent spillover.

Members also discussed landscaping and grading. Brandon acknowledged trees had been removed in places and said the project will replant at a rate the team described as two to three trees for every one removed; staff reminded the committee that prior plat amendments adjusted nearby property lines and that the homes must meet a 30‑foot setback from that adjusted line. On heights, the presenter and staff confirmed buildings must meet the 35‑foot height restriction measured from natural grade; an elevation certificate will be required with the building permit to document compliance.

The committee’s motion to approve the drawings was made and seconded by a committee member and carried by the members present. The meeting closed with members asking about likely sale prices; presenters estimated a multi‑million dollar range (roughly $4–5 million) but said final pricing was not specified.

Next procedural steps noted by staff included submitting final grading and elevation documentation with building permits and completing landscaping plans that reflect the tree‑replacement commitments.