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Commission backs amendment clarifying counting of townhome lots and open-space timing
Summary
Planning staff and the developer agreed to language counting four purchased lots toward a 40-unit townhome requirement and to flip installation order so townhomes may be finished before final open-space landscaping; commission forwarded a positive recommendation 4–0.
The planning commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the city council on an amendment to the Bridal Townhomes development agreement that clarifies two points: (1) four purchased lots (lots 207–210) may count toward the required 40 three-story townhome units with 600+ square-foot garages, and (2) the sequence for constructing open-space landscaping and occupancy certificates can be reversed so homes can be completed before final turf/tree installation.
Greg Wall of Landex Development told the commission that the developer bought four lots and built a model larger three-story townhome with a 600-square-foot garage and sought clarification that those lots count toward the 40-unit tally. "We bought those 4 and built that larger 3 story townhome with the 600 square foot garages," Wall said. Staff explained the change to open-space sequencing was practical (to avoid driving over newly-installed landscaping while finishing construction) and added a final-condition clause so the last certificate of occupancy would not be released until required landscaping is guaranteed or completed.
Commissioner Strong moved to forward a positive recommendation; Commissioner Free seconded and the commission voted 4–0 in favor. Staff will forward the amended development-agreement language to council for final approval.
