Development agreement caps impervious surface, places conservation easement over Curlew Creek

Sep 10, 2026

The DVA associated with FLU26-02 places roughly 30% of the parcel in conservation (the non-culverted section of Curlew Creek) and caps the site's impervious surface ratio at 0.7 to limit floodplain and drainage impacts; staff and the applicant agreed to the restrictions.

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A central element of the development agreement (DVA26-02) is environmental protection for Curlew Creek and a cap on impervious surfaces. Staff explained that exhibit D identifies a non-buildable area tied to the non-culverted section of Curlew Creek, representing roughly 30% of the site, and that those areas will be placed into a conservation easement that will run with the property.

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