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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
7.C.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/08/2025
- Department Head:
- Jose A. Guzman
- Submitted By:
- Jose A. Guzman, Director of Development Services, Development Services
Action Requested:
Motion
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters to amend the conditions of approval for Subdivision Case No. 2024-0578F - Orchidea Park Phase 1 Subdivision (Vega & Vega Engineering, PLC, for Von Verde Partners LLC) as approved on August 27, 2025. (Jose A. Guzman, Director of Development Services)
SUMMARY:
On August 27, 2025, City Council approved Subdivision Case No. 2024-0578F - Orchidea Park Phase 1 with conditions and adopted the following amendment motion:
After the meeting, staff reviewed the City’s newly adopted Development Impact Fees ("DIF") and confirmed that the Neighborhood & Pocket Parks fee component, developed with Parks’ cost estimates, reviewed across departments, and approved by Council, already funds the same type of amenities contemplated by the condition. Removing the condition prevents double-charging, protects the integrity of the Council-adopted fee structure, and ensures amenities will still be delivered through City-led, DIF-funded projects. This change is a strategic adjustment to align subdivision approval with established City policies while safeguarding Council's commitment to high-quality neighborhood amenities.
This amendment does not change the approved plat, lot count, or any other conditions of approval.
"Council Member Luis E. Cabrera/Council Member Esteban C. Rosales to approve Subdivision Case No. 2024-0578F with the conditions as presented by staff and not to exceed $500.00 per lot for amenities. "Motion passed: four (4) Ayes; two (2) Nays (Vice Mayor De La Hoya and Council Member Servin); one (1) Abstention (Mayor Riedel)."
After the meeting, staff reviewed the City’s newly adopted Development Impact Fees ("DIF") and confirmed that the Neighborhood & Pocket Parks fee component, developed with Parks’ cost estimates, reviewed across departments, and approved by Council, already funds the same type of amenities contemplated by the condition. Removing the condition prevents double-charging, protects the integrity of the Council-adopted fee structure, and ensures amenities will still be delivered through City-led, DIF-funded projects. This change is a strategic adjustment to align subdivision approval with established City policies while safeguarding Council's commitment to high-quality neighborhood amenities.
This amendment does not change the approved plat, lot count, or any other conditions of approval.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO AMEND THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR SUBDIVISION CASE NO. 2024-0578F- ORCHIDEA PARK PHASE 1 FINAL PLAT BY DELETING THE CONDITION REQUIRING RECREATIONAL AMENITIES AND RESCINDING THE "NOT TO EXCEED $500 PER LOT FOR AMENITIES" LANGUAGE ADOPTED ON AUGUST 27, 2025. ALL OTHER CONDITIONS REMAIN IN EFFECT.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- N/A
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- N/A
- TOTAL:
- N/A
- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
- N/A
- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
- N/A
- ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- N/A
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
N/A