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Shorewood council approves Tingewood HOA concept plan amid resident stormwater and open-space concerns
Summary
Council adopted a PUD concept plan allowing the Tingewood HOA to subdivide a piece of common area for sale and development; neighbors raised concerns about stormwater, original PUD intent, and use of open space to raise HOA funds, but Council approved the concept plan to allow further detailed review in later stages.
The Shorewood City Council on June 23 adopted a planned-unit-development (PUD) concept plan requested by the Tingewood Homeowners Association to subdivide a portion of HOA common area into a lot for a single-family home.
Planning Director Griffiths explained this is a concept-stage application: if the Council approves the concept plan, the applicant must return with detailed PUD development and final-stage plans, rezoning and minor subdivision materials that include grading and stormwater plans. The Planning Commission had recommended approval subject to conditions.
Residents raised concerns at earlier public hearings and during Council discussion about stormwater impacts, grading on slopes, and whether carving open space out of a PUD undercuts the original intent of shared open areas. Councilmember Gorham questioned whether the request—taken to raise funds for HOA repairs—conflicted with the spirit of the original 1970s PUD; City Attorney Shepherd advised the Council to base its decision on the current application and the city code, noting records from the original PUD are limited.
Lisa Swann, president of the Tingewood HOA, told the Council the association needs funds for building and road repairs and intends to comply with city regulations in subsequent applications. City Engineer Budde said stormwater issues can be addressed to meet city requirements and staff will scrutinize detailed grading and stormwater plans at the next stage.
Councilmembers split on the policy concerns but voted to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-059 approving the PUD concept plan; the resolution does not authorize construction and requires the applicant to submit full engineering and planning materials for final review.
