Council approves infrastructure agreement to bring water, sewer to 152-home Armstrong Road development

The Westminster City Council voted to approve a development infrastructure construction agreement with LJ Acquisitions to install both water and sewer systems for a proposed 152 single-family–home subdivision on Armstrong Road.

Kevin Bronson, the city administrator and utilities director, told the council the developer will cover the cost of installing all water and sewer lines and pay engineering-review and inspection fees. "The cost to Westminster ratepayers is nothing other than staff time," Bronson said, describing a structure similar to an earlier water-only agreement approved in January.

Bronson said the OJRSA (regional sewer authority) had initially been considered to provide sewer service but later determined it could not. The agreement therefore allows Westminster to provide sewer service in its service territory; staff said developers still have the option to pursue Seneca if the council declines.

Council members moved the item, discussed the city's review process and likely next steps for permitting, and approved the measure by voice vote. The motion was presented for consideration at the meeting and then adopted; councilors indicated staff will follow up with specific utility hookups and timing.

Why it matters: The agreement enables a large subdivision (152 homes) to connect to Westminster's water and sewer systems without capital outlays from existing ratepayers, because the developer will pay installation and inspection costs. The decision also clarifies that OJRSA will not provide sewer service for this phase.