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Renaissance at Indian Springs HOA seeks to sell four acres; Council delays to consult city attorney
Summary
The Renaissance at Indian Springs HOA argued selling about four acres would provide funds to maintain infrastructure and avoid special assessments; Staff and some councilors raised concerns about increasing nonconformity, wetlands, precedent, and legal exposure, and the Council continued the item to a date uncertain to consult the attorney and refine protections.
Residents and HOA representatives from Renaissance at Indian Springs asked the Council to revive Planned Unit Development code and approve a Springs District Overlay so they could subdivide and sell approximately four acres to create an endowment for long‑term maintenance. Don Eaton and other residents emphasized that many homeowners are elderly and need a way to fund road and fence repairs without onerous special assessments.
City staff and several council members said the request risks increasing a nonconforming land use and could set a precedent; Director Cárdenas and Council Member Rogers noted wetlands, springs, and slope issues in the parcel. After public comments from several longtime residents and HOA board members, the Council voted to continue the text amendment and related rezoning to a date uncertain to consult with the city attorney and craft safeguards.
