Amador County - The Ione Planning Commission on Monday approved an amendment to an agreement on the Wildflower Subdivision, which will allow the creation of a final map and also could allow the sale of three units in the development. Doug Goldsmith of Ryland Homes told the commission that Ryland was moving toward sale of the three units and that the amendment to the agreement would be good for both the city and his company. The amendment allows for a 15 percent payment of Facility Impact Fees on Units 1 and 1 in the Wildflower development to be paid when the final map is recorded, while the remaining 85 percent are due at the issuance of the first building permit, or 9 months after the recording date. For Units 3, 4 and 5, Ryland would pay 15 percent of Facility Impact Fees in the amount of 435,794 dollars would be due to the city either on February 27, 2009, or within 7 days of close of escrow if the developer sells Units 3, 4 and 5. Commissioner Mike McDermed asked about an added section that required city approval of any purchaser, to keep intact the agreement between the city and any new developer. Kerr said the city’s attorney required the language. The commission voted 5-0 to approve the amendment and a resolution saying that the amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The amendment changes the original agreement with Ryland Homes, signed in 2007. The agreement provides for the development of 201 single-family homes on 63 acres, next to Howard Park, between Highway 104 and Brickyard Road, in the east part of Ione. The revision changed the notification period from 60 days to 30 days for Ryland Homes to notify the city of any intent to sell the lots in each of Units 3, 4 and 5. Kerr said that the amendment was needed to get the final map and allow any sale of the units. Story by Jim Reece (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Thursday, 06 November 2008 00:32
Wildflower Subdivision Nears Final Stages
Amador County - The Ione Planning Commission on Monday approved an amendment to an agreement on the Wildflower Subdivision, which will allow the creation of a final map and also could allow the sale of three units in the development. Doug Goldsmith of Ryland Homes told the commission that Ryland was moving toward sale of the three units and that the amendment to the agreement would be good for both the city and his company. The amendment allows for a 15 percent payment of Facility Impact Fees on Units 1 and 1 in the Wildflower development to be paid when the final map is recorded, while the remaining 85 percent are due at the issuance of the first building permit, or 9 months after the recording date. For Units 3, 4 and 5, Ryland would pay 15 percent of Facility Impact Fees in the amount of 435,794 dollars would be due to the city either on February 27, 2009, or within 7 days of close of escrow if the developer sells Units 3, 4 and 5. Commissioner Mike McDermed asked about an added section that required city approval of any purchaser, to keep intact the agreement between the city and any new developer. Kerr said the city’s attorney required the language. The commission voted 5-0 to approve the amendment and a resolution saying that the amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The amendment changes the original agreement with Ryland Homes, signed in 2007. The agreement provides for the development of 201 single-family homes on 63 acres, next to Howard Park, between Highway 104 and Brickyard Road, in the east part of Ione. The revision changed the notification period from 60 days to 30 days for Ryland Homes to notify the city of any intent to sell the lots in each of Units 3, 4 and 5. Kerr said that the amendment was needed to get the final map and allow any sale of the units. Story by Jim Reece (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
