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Developer’s 270‑unit Point Grama plan draws council questions on traffic and access
Summary
Planning staff outlined a site plan for a 270‑unit multifamily development plus 18 townhomes on a 32‑acre Point Grama parcel; council members raised traffic and access concerns and staff said a 2025 traffic study found no significant new changes and that the city has posted additional signage while restriping may be needed.
Planning staff briefed council on a proposed multifamily development at the Point Grama site, describing the parcel, approvals to date and next steps.
The parcel is roughly 32 acres between Lafayette, Mitchell Road and South Illinois Avenue, staff said. The owner obtained rezoning in 2023 to an R‑4 high‑density residential district and later secured site‑plan approval for a development that includes 270 rental multifamily units in 15 three‑story buildings and 18 townhomes, along with amenities such as a pool, fitness center, dog park and rentable garage buildings. "The proposed development is 270 multifamily units spread across 15 three‑story buildings, and it also includes 18 townhomes," planning staff said.
Staff noted the owner completed a second traffic impact study in early 2025 and the city issued a land‑disturbance permit; clearing is underway and the city is holding a $192,000 letter of credit tied to the clearing work. When asked, staff said the 2025 traffic study did not materially change earlier recommendations.
Council members pressed staff on specific safety and circulation questions: whether the internal intersection would be a four‑way stop (staff said it would be two‑way with stop signs at the development entrances), requested additional speed signage on Wolf Creek Way and asked about proposed changes to Lafayette and Mitchell roads (staff said none are currently proposed aside from possible restriping). Council confirmed the new buildings will be three stories and, as a result, not equipped with elevators.
Why it matters: The site sits near existing neighborhoods (Wolf Creek and Summit) and would add significant rental capacity and traffic to nearby collectors; staff said they have been corresponding with concerned neighbors and provided permit and plan documents to residents who left contact information at the council meeting.
Next steps: Staff said building permits are expected in the near term though none had been submitted yet; council discussion focused on signage and circulation adjustments and staff noted some actions, such as additional signage, are already underway.
No vote or formal action was taken this session.
