TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dustin Anderson, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:
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Ordinances Associated with the Vista Ridge Phase 1 Resubdivision 1 Planned Unit Development
Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Final Plat of Vista Ridge Phase 1 Planned Unit Development (PUD-5-26)
Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Vista Ridge Phase 1 Resubdivision 1 Planned Unit Development (V-3-26)
Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement for Vista Ridge Phase 1 Planned Unit Development (RP-2-26)
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BACKGROUND:
The subject petitions concern the 5.2-acre portion of the Vista Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) dedicated to townhome development. The previously approved Final Plat for this area consisted of 17 townhouse block lots that were each 58 feet deep. The applicant, Vista Ridge Development, LLC, is requesting an amendment to the Final PUD Plat and new Recording Plat to increase the size of these lots to 70 feet deep to allow the full extent of the rear individual unit patios to be located within each townhome lot and not in the common lot areas. There are no changes to the volume or design of these units.
The subject property was annexed into the City in 2004. On January 7, 2025, the City Council approved rezoning of the property to R-4 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) zoning. The surrounding acreage which is also included in the same Planned Unit Development (PUD), was rezoned to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) at this time. The City Council approved the Recording Plat for the entire PUD to allow construction of 321 single-family residential homes and 76 townhouse dwelling units on May 6, 2025.
When the Final PUD Plat for the greater subdivision was approved in 2025, a blanket Public Utility and Drainage Easement was created to cover the extent of each common lot area (Lots 343, 344, and 345) outside of the townhouse block lots. Since portions of this easement area are being encroached upon with the requested extension of the townhouse block lots, a vacation of these easement areas is necessary to avoid future conflicts with the proposed back patios. Staff have reviewed this request and have no concerns about the proposed vacation. NICOR has stated that there are no conflicts with its utilities in the proposed area of vacation. Staff have not received any correspondence from any other private utility companies regarding the requested vacation.
Approval of the requested amended Final Plat, new Recording Plat, and Public Utility and Drainage Easement vacation will allow the continued construction of townhouse units within Phase 1 of Vista Ridge PUD with all future rear yard patios on the townhouse block lots. Staff have examined these requests and believe there will be no meaningful impact on stormwater detention or residential open space. The requested vacation would not have any effect on public or private utilities in the area.
PUBLIC HEARING (PLAN COMMISSION):
The Plan Commission held a public hearing on the Final PUD Plat amendment and vacation at its May 21, 2026, meeting. Minutes of the meeting are attached.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION:
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Wendell Martin moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the amendment to the Final Plat of Vista Ridge Phase 1 Planned Unit Development and the Vacation of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement within a portion of the Vista Ridge Phase 1 Planned Unit Development. Jeff Crompton seconded the motion, which passed with six (6) aye votes. Voting aye were Commissioners Cox, Crompton, Hammac, Martin, Radakovich, and Turk. Voting nay were none. Commissioner Eulitz was absent.
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION:
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Staff concurs with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and recommends the Mayor and City Council adopt the following:
1. Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Final Plat of Vista Ridge Phase 1 Planned Unit Development
2. Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Vista Ridge Phase 1 Resubdivision 1 Planned Unit Development
3. Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement for Vista Ridge Phase 1 Planned Unit Development
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