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Council presses developer on smaller garages at Briley Farms; some members resist changing 600‑sq‑ft standard
Summary
Developers asked to reduce required 600‑sq‑ft garages at Briley Farms Phase B to speed sales by favoring two‑story units with basements. Several council members pushed back, saying smaller effective garage depth limits vehicle fit and risks more on‑street parking; staff and developer agreed to return with options (shifting building pads, bonds, or other adjustments).
Developers seeking an amendment to the Briley Farms Phase B development agreement told council market demand favors two‑story townhomes with basements, which provide 427‑sq‑ft garages plus 520‑sq‑ft basements for storage — more aggregate storage than the 719‑sq‑ft three‑story garages. Greg Wall of Landex Development said the two‑story product had consistently stronger market interest and a lower price point.
Council members pressed on garage utility and safety. "By the time you add a step or two you're taking away 18 inches or 24 inches of the depth…Now suddenly you don't have a 20 or 21 foot garage," a councilmember said, urging preservation of the 600‑sq‑ft standard or finding modifications (move building pads back, bond for open‑space sequencing). Developers said they would review options and return with changes.
