Maple Fields subdivision moving forward
Washington County Daily News – By Melanie Boyung – May 27, 2022
JACKSON — The new Maple Fields subdivision, which as proposed will add about 100 homes to the village, is moving forward with a developer’s agreement on the first stage of construction.
The developer’s agreement — used to set forth the obligations and guarantees of each the developer and the village in the project — was approved by the Plan Commission a week ago. The Plan Commission is an advisory body, so its action is a recommendation to the Village Board.
“The Plan Commission recommended Village Board approval of the Maple Fields Phase I Development Agreement. The Village Board will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and review the recommendation,” Village Administrator Jen Keller said this week.
The preliminary plat for the subdivision as a whole was approved by the Plan Commission and Village Board in December. The plat shows 100 total lots for about 76 acres, on the west side of Maple Road, south of Sherman Road and Western Avenue.
The developers agreement sets forth that the developer, Neumann Developments, is responsible for costs of development and maintenance of the site; will reimburse the village for any village expenses related to design review, inspection, engineering and other fees related to the development; that the developer is liable for any damage to village streets due to construction; and that the developer will meet relevant village standards and requirements for the subdivision, among other items.
“Developer intends to develop the property as a hundred (100) lot residential subdivision with two outlots. Phase 1 contains thirty-five( 35) single-family residential lots. The property will be developed with municipal sewer and water provided by the village,” according to the agreement document.
A schedule submitted to the Plan Commission last week showed the developer plans to begin site work this month, and proceed with the site work, grading, utility installation and other needed items throughout 2022 and into early 2023.
