Hobart board approves amended development agreement with Clay Street Devco, accepts right-of-way deed

The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously Feb. 4 to approve Resolution 2026-01, authorizing an amended development agreement between the City of Hobart and Clay Street Devco, LLC, and to accept a deed of dedication for a right-of-way tied to a proposed residential lot.

Director of Development Marcos Rodriquez told the board that the only substantive change to the agreement was an adjusted project timeline and that an incorrect parcel number in earlier paperwork had been corrected. "The timeline change was the only major change," Rodriquez said.

The board approved the resolution on a motion by Mayor Huddlestun, seconded by Ms. Galka; the vote was recorded as all aye (3–0). The meeting record shows Attorney Richard Anderson was present for the developer during the agenda item.

Zoning Administrator Connor Miller explained the deed of dedication covers the portion of the property that extends to the middle of the road, a standard step when petitioners plan to improve vacant land with a house. "Deeding over the right-of-way is standard practice as the property extends to the middle of the road," Miller said. The board voted unanimously to accept the dedication.

Why it matters: approving the amended agreement and accepting the dedication clears administrative steps the developer must complete before work can proceed, according to city staff. The resolution and deed formalize timeline expectations and public-rights-of-way control for the parcel.

The minutes do not record additional conditions, specific performance deadlines beyond the timeline change, or public opposition during the meeting. The board did not provide an implementation date in its briefing; the city will proceed according to the amended agreement and permitting process.