Council approves settlement agreement with developer and neighbor after executive session

The Eden Plus City Council voted to authorize the mayor to sign a settlement agreement in a land‑use appeal involving the developer identified in staff remarks as QMC (referred to in the staff report as Cortera or Quartera) and a neighboring property owner, David Grampa.

City Attorney Joanna summarized the project history on the record: the developer applied for a mixed‑use project and the city approved permits that were appealed by three parties; two appeals were dismissed for insufficiency, but Grampa’s appeal remained active. Joanna said QMC and Grampa reached a settlement and both parties signed the agreement; she said city staff and the city attorney reviewed the terms and noted none of the provisions require monetary payment by the city.

At Joanna’s request, the council entered a 10‑minute executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss litigation with legal counsel; the meeting returned to open session and a council member moved to approve Resolution 1883 authorizing the mayor to execute the settlement agreement. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

The settlement ends the active appeal between QMC and Grampa as described on the record; the attorney reiterated that the city’s role does not include direct monetary obligations under the settlement language presented.