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Commission approves developer agreements but ties projects to sewer upgrades and roundabout design
Summary
The commission approved a developer's agreement with DLD Development LLC for a proposed 325‑unit project and consented to assignment of a Gapway Grove agreement to Terra Nova; staff said development cannot proceed until force main re‑routing and other sewer improvements are completed and that the city is negotiating a roundabout agreement with Polk County.
Community Development Director Julie Womble told the commission on Nov. 17 that DLD Development LLC plans a residential project of approximately 325 units on about 77 acres at Lake Van Road and State Road 559. Womble said the city's utility study shows the site cannot develop "vertical" and discharge to the city system until the Southern Force Main re‑route and Gapway Force Main Phase 2 projects are completed, permitted and operational.
The proposed Developer's Agreement between DLD Development LLC and the City clarifies the city makes no representation or warranty about the timing of utility improvements; staff recommended approval. Commissioner Jordan Helms asked about the timing for residences; staff responded development depends on sewer availability.
Commissioners also discussed a roundabout at the intersection that is part of the developer and county coordination. Interim City Manager Amy Palmer said the proposed agreement would have the City fund design while Polk County would perform construction; staff is negotiating right‑of‑way dedication and plat conditions.
Later in the agenda, the commission approved an amendment consenting to Gapway Grove Corporation assigning its previously approved Developer's Agreement for a 68‑acre, 45‑lot development to Terra Nova Land Development LLC; the city attorney said no terms were changing, only the party to the agreement. Motions approving the Developer's Agreement with DLD Development LLC and the assignment for Gapway Grove carried unanimously.
