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Realtor outlines Newton Hills Phase 2 rights-of-way and payback terms; council hears engineering assurances
Summary
Newton Town Council heard a presentation from developer representative David Axson about a recorded 99-foot right-of-way for 200 North, a 10-year payback agreement for three parcels if zoning changes, and engineering assurances that culvert and drainage plans exceed minimum requirements. No formal council action was taken.
David Axson, a realtor representing the Newton Hills Phase 2 developer, told the Newton Town Council on June 4 that a 99-foot right-of-way for 200 North has been recorded and that two property owners have signed quitclaim deeds to secure the needed easement.
Axson said parcels that would share in any payback for developing 200 North — if those parcels change from agricultural zoning — are numbered 13-026-0009, 13-026-0010 and 13-026-0015. He said the payback agreement would expire after 10 years. Resident Doug Thorson asked whether he would be required to contribute to road costs; Axson said Thorson would not be required because Thorson’s home already has existing access.
Town attorney Seth Tait and town engineer Eric Dursteler reviewed the development agreement and construction plans. Jacob Ames of Forsgren Associates said the planned culvert size and drainage work are larger than minimum requirements and that the plans have been engineered, reviewed and approved for the development.
Councilmembers did not take a formal vote on the development agreement at the meeting. The council discussed right-of-way boundaries, drainage, and which parcels would be subject to the payback terms if zoning changes.
The council may return to the item in a future meeting if additional documents, easements or approvals are required.
