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Council hears Cherry Grove final‑plat preview; phase one planned for 58 homes
Summary
City planners told the council that the Cherry Grove development will submit a final plat and intends to begin phase‑one construction next spring with 58 units and two model homes; council members flagged outstanding park and road impact fee calculations because the city's fee schedule changed after the project began.
City planning staff told the Benton City Council that the Cherry Grove subdivision will submit a final plat and expects to start phase‑one construction next spring.
According to the planner’s report, Cherry Grove’s phase one will include 58 units and two model homes open for public viewing. Staff said the developer will pay water and sewer fees in full, but impact fees for parks and roads require further discussion because the city’s fee schedule was updated after the project’s initial submittal.
Councilmembers asked when houses could first appear and noted that staff will return with the final plat for council review at the December meeting. Councilmembers also discussed training for Planning Commission members and cautioned commissioners against contacting councilmembers directly about quasi‑judicial matters; one member warned that commissioners cannot 'tamper' with quasi‑judicial issues.
The council indicated that staff will present Cherry Grove’s final plat and related fee calculations at an upcoming meeting so the council can consider the developer’s request and any fee adjustments.
