Council appoints Kahava Springs board members; developers outline water campus and timeline

The Town Council voted to appoint three directors to the Kahava Springs Revitalization District Board and heard a developer presentation describing progress on a planned water campus for the 230‑lot Kahava Springs development.

Buzz Silverman, representing Cave Creek Equities, introduced partners Dan Duffus and Darren Granger and said the firm has contracted engineering work and purchased long‑lead electrical equipment to accelerate water campus work. He said the water campus — containing booster pumps, tanks, generators and controls — is necessary to provide service to phase build‑out and estimated construction to take about eight to ten months once on‑site work begins.

Developers described the subdivision: 230 home sites with 44 already improved and three phases of largely 2‑acre lots in later stages. On timing, Silverman said model homes could be started while the water campus is built and that full construction start is likely toward the end of the year, subject to approvals.

Silverman addressed a resident concern about a neighboring eastern parcel, telling council directly that “we are not doing anything like that. We have no interest in doing anything like that,” clarifying the developer will not pursue a connection to the east parcel discussed previously.

Council discussed notification of adjacent residents and access language in the recorded plat; staff and the developer agreed to proactive outreach to neighbors to clarify access and easement language. A town official explained the revitalization district structure: it enables public financing and assessment authority limited to property owners in the district and, per the approving resolution, does not create general liability for the town.

Council member Tom moved to appoint the three directors as listed on the agenda; the motion was seconded and recorded as carried by council (vote recorded 7–0). The newly appointed directors will be able to authorize assessments and oversee district improvements as described in the revitalization district framework.

What’s next: staff and developers will continue design work on the water campus, meet with town staff on punch‑list items, and pursue required permits. Council asked staff and the developer to send written notices and communications to nearby residents to explain that no east‑side connection is planned and to describe timelines and permit steps.

The council action formalized the developer’s seat on the revitalization board and advanced water‑system work referenced elsewhere in the meeting.