City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: November 7, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Acting City Manager
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Status of DR Horton Development Project
RECOMMENDATION
Receive update on DR Horton who is considering constructing a residential development project on the D’Arrigo Bros property, and provide any feedback.
BACKGROUND
The 130 acre parcel owned by D’Arrigo Bros, south of the California Breeze Subdivision, east of US101 was previously an approved development with approximately 700 homes, parks, roads and a school site.
DR Horton began considering developing the property about six months ago. As the Council will recall, at an August 1, 2022 Joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting, DR Horton staff announced their intention to consider developing the D’Arrigo property and asked for City’s feedback.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
At your October 17, 2022 City Council meeting, staff was asked to provide an update on the DR Horton project.
Over the last couple of months DR Horton staff and City staff discussed the following topics:
1. Conceptual Phasing
2. Elementary School site
3. Building Permit and Inspection fees
4. Impact Fees (city, school district and TAMC)
5. Extension of city water and sewer service to the development AGENDA
ITEM
9 On October 25, 2022, DR Horton emailed the following comment on our on-going efforts:
“We are continuing our feasibility efforts to advance the project. The city and staff continue to be great to work with”.
Staff assumes DR Horton’s feasibility and due diligence phase will continue over the next two to three months. Staff will provide updates to the City Council over that period of time.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Development of additional homes in Gonzales provides for home-buying opportunities for existing residents and others interested parties.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: See Vision explanation above.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to insure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes X No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation Yes X No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education Yes X No N/A
Explain:
ALTERNATIVES
Not applicable as this is a update on a private development project by a prospective developer.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact to this evening’s presentation.
CONCLUSION
Receive update on DR Horton who is considering constructing a residential development project on the D’Arrigo Bros property, and provide any feedback.