Council hears first reading on Fairmont Greens PUD revision to allow east/west phasing; residents raise notice and setback concerns

Planning staff David Stewart and applicant David Frank presented a PUD revision for the Fairmont Greens area that would decouple the East and West portions so each owner may proceed on an independent timeline. Stewart said the revision does not change the approved mix of housing types and commercial uses but places phasing lines to allow the two sides to develop without requiring simultaneous action by both owners.

The Planning Commission recommended denial after a public hearing, citing concerns that one side might advance while the other lags, leaving uneven green space and streetscape improvements. Stewart and Frank said the updated graphic (submitted after packet publication) shows overlapping phasing so the party that develops first will be responsible for adjacent Fairmont Avenue improvements at site plan. During public comment, Arthur and Catherine Christian raised neighborhood compatibility, inadequate sidewalks and a 25‑foot setback for Braddock Street properties; they asked for better notice to adjacent property owners and preservation of mature trees.

Councilors debated whether splitting the PUD could create vacant lots or security issues if one side develops before the other and asked that staff ensure proffers and original architectural commitments remain enforceable at site plan. The matter was taken as a first reading and an updated graphic will be added for the next packet and public hearing.