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Wadsworth considers Shadow Creek PUD for 82-acre Reimer Road site
Summary
Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 26-036 to rezone four lots for the proposed Shadow Creek Planned Unit Development; Planning Director Jeff Kaiser described a plan for about 241 lots (36 townhouses) on roughly 82 acres and developer Palmieri Builders outlined HOA and phasing plans. Council closed the hearing and later advanced the ordinance to fifth reading.
Planning Director Jeff Kaiser presented Ordinance No. 26-036 on April 7, saying the measure would create a new Shadow Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD) for four dual-jurisdiction lots on the north side of Reimer Road totaling a little less than 82 acres. Kaiser said the plan includes 241 development lots, including 36 townhouse lots, and an overall density of roughly 2.92 units per acre compared with 273 lots under existing zoning.
Developer Bill Sanderson, representing Palmieri Builders, told Council the property was annexed about three years ago and the team worked with city departments to reduce access points, add traffic calming and design water and sanitary connections. "They annexed that property about three years ago, and since then they have worked diligently with their planning and various departments to make sure that they deliver the best community that they could for Wadsworth," Sanderson said. He described a master homeowners association plus sub‑associations for clusters and townhomes, and said the proposed townhomes would have a 30‑foot footprint with two‑car garages and first‑floor entries.
Safety Director Dan Chafin urged Council to consider the effect of growth on emergency services, noting rising personnel and equipment costs and revenue sources tied to levies and township billing. "Costs continue to go up, whether that was what they were paying employees, the cost of equipment that requires growth and additional funding," Chafin said, adding that any expansion of services should be discussed in conjunction with levies and other revenues.
Kaiser said the PUD text (Exhibit B) spells out permitted uses, density, lot standards and open‑space protections and that the plan generally aligns with earlier nearby PUDs (Tiburon Trace and Blooming Acres) and the city’s 2025 PUD regulations. He noted infrastructure constraints: the gravity sewer presently ends at Shepperton and the developer will need to extend sewer and right‑of‑way to connect the project; buildout is expected in phases that could take three to five years.
President of Council Dan Rospert opened public comment; apart from the applicant there were no opposing public speakers. Council closed the hearing and did not suspend Rule #17 that evening, meaning no final vote was held during the public hearing. Later in the meeting Council Member Mike Reese moved (seconded by Jeanne Hines) to advance Ordinance 26-036 to fifth reading; the motion carried unanimously.
Next steps: the ordinance will return to Council for continued consideration on its fifth reading; the Planning Commission record and exhibits provide the detailed development plan and draft PUD text.
