Fee in Lieu of Parkland Dedication - Avanti Hills, 2235 East Glen Blvd.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Adam Bailey, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that on November 17, 2025, City Council approved a fee in lieu of parkland dedication for the Avanti Hills senior affordable housing project. The original fee of $934,531.00 was reduced by 25 percent to $700,898.25. The applicant is now requesting a 75 percent reduction, which would lower the total fee to $233,632.75. Mr. Bailey stated that the 260-unit multifamily development is required to dedicate 4.73 acres of parkland under the Parkland Dedication Ordinance. The proposal includes 5.67 acres of open space and private amenities, such as a pickleball court, dog park, pool, community garden, walking trails, and picnic areas. City Council may approve the requested reduction, approve a different amount, or leave the fee unchanged. Mr. Bailey stated that the nearest public parks to the site are Alcott Park, Copeland Park, and Rutherford Park. Alan Naul, representing The Javelin Group, presented an overview of their senior developments within the City. A 75 percent reduction of the fee in lieu of parkland dedication would allow the developer to use those funds towards construction cost and provide higher quality amenities for residents. While waiting on funding for the project and assistance from the State, the cost of construction materials has risen. Mr. Hubacek moved to deny the request to reduce the fee in lieu of parkland dedication for Avanti Hills, located at 2235 East Glen Boulevard. Motion was seconded by Mr. Smith. On call for a vote on the motion, the following votes were cast: Ayes: Hubacek, Smith, Alemán, Green, Rodriguez-Ross, Casper Nayes: Murden Motion carried.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).