Council approves Trinity Heights 4th Subdivision final plat; developer describes townhome plan

The Grand Island City Council approved the final plat for Trinity Heights 4th Subdivision during its meeting, clearing the way for the developer to move forward with the next phase of building.

City planner Chad Navidy presented the item, saying the project is the northern piece of the subdivision just north of Blessed Sacrament Church and is the same as what the council approved originally. Navidy told the council the planning commission recommended approval.

Developer Cliff Mesner, who was in the council chambers, said the property will return to the original 29 lots after an interim period in which owners had replatted two lots to reduce taxes. "So instead of having 29 lots there, they had 2 that they were paying property taxes on. Now they'll go back to the 29," Mesner said. He described the product as about "1,450 square foot, 2 bedroom townhomes, 0 entry," intended for private sale. Mesner also said the developer is considering basements on the west units but that basements add about $30,000 and may conflict with the zero-entry design favored by senior buyers.

Councilmember Nickerson praised the development and thanked the developer for the project's appearance. Nickerson moved to approve the project (filed as 2026-180); Councilmember O'Neil seconded the motion. After a roll call, the motion was adopted.

Navidy and others told the council the project had previously been approved for tax increment financing; Navidy stated the TIF amount was approximately $1,800,000. The council did not amend the previously approved TIF during the vote.

The council approved the final plat as presented. The approval allows the developer to proceed to the next phase of work and sequencing consistent with previously authorized approvals and permits.