Committee approves public-improvements agreement for Continental/Blackhawk Ridge site; details and counts unclear in transcript

The Public Works Committee on July 20 approved a development agreement covering public improvements for a proposed Continental Properties and Blackhawk Ridge development on land south of 60th Street and west of Green Bay Road.

Staff explained that the agreement governs construction of public streets, lighting, storm sewer and sidewalks for the development and does not itself approve the residential buildings. A person identifying herself as Katie Skelton said she was representing Continental Properties during the item and asked questions about the agreement and project details.

Committee members pressed staff about the scale of the proposed residential component. The transcript includes a numerical reading that is unclear: staff read a statement transcribed as “6 9 6 9.42 acres of real estate,” and a separate line referencing “14 24 unit apartment buildings.” Staff clarified that the committee’s action concerned the public improvements and not approval of the residence permits; the exact acreage and the intended unit/building counts were not clearly stated on the record in audible segments of the transcript provided.

The committee moved, seconded and approved the development-agreement item. Staff and project representatives will continue coordination on project exhibits and details to be presented to the committee at subsequent meetings.

Ending: The committee approved the public-improvements development agreement; staff will return with clarified exhibits and any outstanding documentation.