SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Development Agreement and Accepting Dedications as shown on the Final Plat for the Summerfield Filing No. 2 Subdivision
Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Chris LaRue, Principal Planner
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Staff’s analysis indicates the proposed Development Agreement (DA) and proposed dedications are consistent with the Town Charter and Municipal Code. Approving the Resolution and Ordinance will confirm Council’s agreement with staff’s analysis and conclusions.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Development Agreement and accept the dedications shown on the Summerfield Filing 2 Final Plat subdivision.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• For the Summerfield development to proceed, Town Council must approve the Development Agreement (DA) and accept the dedications on the Summerfield Filing No. 2 Final Plat.
• Final Plat No. 2 consists of 204.36 acres and replats several tracts within Summerfield Filing No. 1 (mix of single-family Blocks 1-5, 8 & 9 and duplex Blocks 6 & 7) into 191 lots and 8 tracts. Of the 191 lots, 135 are planned as active adult homes.
• Among other common requirements, the DA restricts the movement at the intersection of Meadow Boulevard and State Highway 52 to a 3/4 movement (i.e. all movements into and out of a development except a left turnout) until a traffic signal is installed. Per DA requirements, the applicant shall apply to CDOT for a traffic signal at that intersection within 30 days of the effective date of the DA. The traffic signal must be installed when warranted and approved by CDOT.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The overall Summerfield Development is located south of Highway 52, north of Weld County Road 12, and between Weld County Roads 5 and 7. Final Plat No. 2 consists of 204.36 acres and replats several tracts within Summerfield Filing No. 1 (mix of single-family Blocks 1-5, 8 & 9 and duplex Blocks 6 & 7) into 191 lots and 8 tracts. Of the 191 lots, 135 are planned as active adult homes. This application is consistent with the previously approved Summerfield Preliminary Plat No. 1 and the PUD zoning.
The Development Agreement (DA) includes standard Town of Erie requirements to develop the site as well as exhibits outlining phasing and cost estimates for the public improvements the developer will install. Provisions included were negotiated by Town staff with the Town Attorney’s counsel and the property owner, Toll Brothers (TL Summerfield, LLC). Among other typical Town language, the DA contains provisions addressing fees and public improvements, including reimbursements to the Town for public improvements. Improvements include streets and sidewalks, right-of-way landscaping and irrigation, utilities, and private improvements with public importance.
Site History and Prior Approvals
1. Annexation
a. The overall Summerfield area was annexed by the Town in January 2013.
2. Zoning
a. Summerfield was initially zoned Planned Development (PD) at the time of annexation.
b. The Summerfield PD depicts various planning areas and allows a maximum of 2,200 residential units and 500,000 square feet of commercial uses.
3. Plats
a. 2013: The Town Board of Trustees reviewed a Sketch Plan for the overall property. A Sketch Plan is an optional, informal evaluation before detailed planning and engineering work is undertaken and does not result in a formal decision.
b. 2022: Preliminary Plat No. 1 was approved by the Town Council and consists of 508 single-family detached lots, 138 duplex lots, and 198 townhome (single-family attached) lots, for a total of 844 lots, with 43 tracts for various landscaping, trail, park, open space, alleys/private streets, and utility purposes and future development areas.
c. 2023: Summerfield Filing No. 1 Final Plat and Development Agreement (DA) was approved by Town Council. Filing No. 1 created 479 lots and 36 tracts consisting of 158 active adult single-family detached, 100 active adult attached homes, 196 traditional detached homes, and 25 traditional townhomes. Some of these areas are currently under construction. Infrastructure is anticipated to be completed in the fall of this year with sales possibly beginning the end of 2025 or beginning of 2026.
The area for Final Plat No. 2 is contained within Filing No. 1 future development tracts B, J, AD, and AE.
d. 2025: Preliminary Plat No. 2 was approved by the Town Council for roughly the southern half of the Summerfield site. The plat consists of 361.39 acres and proposes 1,301 lots (517 traditional single-family detached, 534 active adult single-family detached, 144 active adult duplexes, & 106 traditional townhomes) and 52 tracts.
Summerfield Filing No. 2 Final Plat
Development Information:
• Plat Size: 204.36 acres
• Number of Lots: 191 lots
• Number of Tracts: 8 tracts
Development Agreement
Staff negotiated a Development Agreement (DA) in concert with the Final Plat. The agreement includes cost estimates and reimbursement provisions for public infrastructure associated with the development. These provisions address public improvements identified as part of the development review process.
The DA restricts the movement at the intersection of Meadow Boulevard and State Highway 52 to a 3/4 movement (i.e. all movements into and out of a development except a left turnout) until a traffic signal is installed. Per DA requirements, the applicant shall apply to CDOT for a traffic signal at that intersection within 30 days of the effective date of the DA. The traffic signal must be installed when warranted and approved by CDOT.
Action Items
The Town Council is the approval body for both the DA and the acceptance of dedications as shown on the Final Plat.
priorities
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
☒ Attractive Community Amenities
☒ Engaged and Diverse Community
☒ Prosperous Economy
☒ Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
☐ Small Town Feel
☒ Safe and Healthy Community
☐ Effective Governance
☐ Environmentally Sustainable
☒ Fiscally Responsible
attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 25-113
2. Development Agreement
3. Summerfield Filing No. 2 Final Plat