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Washington County approves rezoning and development agreement for Solara 75 near Leeds
Summary
The Board approved an ordinance and matching development agreement to allow the Solara 75 residential project near Leeds, permitting 60 townhomes and 14 single-family homes on a roughly 10-acre portion of a larger parcel; planning staff said the plan meets county code and access requirements must be resolved before full buildout.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning ordinance and a companion development agreement for the Solara 75 housing project near Leeds, moving a portion of the property at approximately 1850 West Mill Lane from a 20-acre minimum zone to Planned Development Residential.
County planning staff presented the application for Solara Communities, LLC and said the change applies to about a 10-acre portion of an approximately 200-acre parcel. "In that 10 acres, there's proposed to be 60 residential town homes and 14 single family homes with an overall density of 7.39," staff told the board. Planning staff also said the Planning Commission held the required public hearing and "unanimously recommended approval of the project." The project plan includes elevations, landscaping, trails, road cross sections and a phasing plan; staff said retaining walls, water-efficient open space and decorative fencing are part of the design.
Commissioners focused on access and infrastructure. Planning staff cautioned that while the first 75 units can be served by a single access, any later phases or a 76th unit would require a second access and that all rights-of-way must meet county standards before development starts. Staff also noted the developer is exploring a second access that may cross Bureau of Land Management property. Commissioner discussion covered the project's appearance and exterior color palettes; staff said elevations are required but color choices are not mandated.
The board moved and seconded approval of the ordinance and the development agreement and the motions passed. The resolutions on the Solara 75 project were recorded as approved by the board.
