Pines Landing subdivision park dedication
Summary
Lenar wants seven homes on 4 acres near Dodd Road with variances to shrink lots to 65 feet and build a cul-de-sac over 500 feet. Neighbors argued the variances exist only to squeeze in an extra home, and the commission agreed the legal 'practical difficulty' standard wasn't met.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homes would start at $884,000; denial costs the applicant two additional home sales, not the city anything.
Existing Pinecone Trail and Woodland Way neighbors who opposed the variances, and tree preservation on the site.
The landowner and Lenar lose two planned home sites unless a revised plan comes back.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Advisory Planning Commission - May 26, 2026
Lenar wants seven homes on 4 acres near Dodd Road with variances to shrink lots to 65 feet and build a cul-de-sac over 500 feet. Neighbors argued the variances exist only to squeeze in an extra home, and the commission agreed the legal 'practical difficulty' standard wasn't met.
Advisory Parks Commission - May 18, 2026
A developer plans seven single-family lots on four acres near Holtz Farm and Dodd Road, with major tree removal and a protected wetland. The commission accepted cash park/trail dedication; variances and the subdivision go to the Planning Commission and Council next.
Related development
Pine Landing
Neighbors argued the variances only serve to add a seventh home; the commission agreed the legal standard wasn't met and recommended denial.
Pines Landing
The commission's cash dedication vote keeps the project moving; the Planning Commission takes up variances next week and the City Council will make the final call.
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