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Owner proposes townhomes and $500,000 city contribution in exchange for road extension on longstanding development agreement
Summary
A property owner seeking to modify a 1990 development agreement proposed adding townhomes on the west portion of a 10.3-acre site at 2325 West 3650 South, offering a $500,000 contribution (for parks or a fire station) and an extension of 3650 South in exchange for code exceptions and a private-street layout; staff and council discussed timing of the payment and whether COs or permits should be conditioned on completion.
Staff reviewed a request tied to a 1990 development agreement that capped density and provided unusually high open space. The owner seeks to add roughly 31–35 townhomes on the west side of the property while keeping existing apartments; staff said the modified density would remain within the general-plan range and proposed trade-offs include dedicating right-of-way to extend 3650 South and a $500,000 payment to the city that could be used for park improvements or a new/renovated fire station.
Council members asked about private streets, the timing of the payment and whether COs or permits should be withheld until the city receives the funds or road work is complete; staff said the development agreement can be amended to make payment timing stricter and highlighted trade-offs tied to utility easements that constrain site layout. "...they would pay the city, $500,000 that could be used for either, park improvements or a new renovated fire station," staff said, and the council discussed requiring stricter conditions to ensure the city receives the public benefit before occupancy.
