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Commissioners approve High Ridge Townhomes preliminary plat amid school‑fee dispute
Summary
The board approved a preliminary plat for six High Ridge townhomes in Winter Park Ranch with two variances and 13 conditions; discussion focused on a disparity between the current school‑fee calculation (~$69,000) and a new district schedule the county may adopt.
County planning staff described a six‑unit preliminary plat for High Ridge Townhomes in Winter Park Ranch and recommended approval with two variances: eliminating a detention pond (site is flat) and addressing a neighbor driveway encroachment that staff said is resolved by fencing. Chris Manguso (planning staff) said the development meets parking and setback standards and that Tim Gagnon, the county engineer, supports the drainage variance.
A key point of debate was East Grand School District impact fees. Staff said the current formula would produce school fees totaling about $69,000 for the six units, while the district's new fee schedule would reduce that amount substantially; staff recommended the applicant pay the schools' fees as required "or as amended" before final plat recording. The board approved the preliminary plat, including the two variances and a condition that school fees be paid prior to recording.
