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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SETTLEMENT OF THE PRESTIGE BUILDER GROUP, LLC V. CITY OF HUDSON LAWSUIT AND RELATED CLAIMS SURROUNDING THE CANTERBURY MEADOWS DEVELOPMENT.
Brief Description: This legislation authorizes the City Manager to execute a Settlement Agreement and Release with Prestige Builder Group, LLC, George Vizmeg, Kuchar Limited Liability Company, Canterbury-K Farms LLC, and Prestige-Canterbury Farms, LLC concerning the proposed development of approximately 94.56 acres located on Ravenna Street and Stow Road.
The Settlement Agreement resolves pending litigation and a multi-million dollar administrative hardship claim concerning the Property and establishes the terms for the now-compliant development of the property as a 32-lot single-family Open Space Conservation Subdivision ("OSCS"), substantially in accordance with the September 12, 2025 Preliminary Plan reviewed by the Planning Commission.
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Purpose & Explanation
Background
The City and the developers of a proposed residential subdivision have reached a tentative settlement resolving zoning, administrative, and constitutional claims related to the development of a 94 1/2-acre parcel on Ravenna Street into a 32-lot subdivision of luxury homes. The name of the development is Canterbury Meadows.
The developer's new plan meets, and in several respects exceeds, the technical requirements of the City's Land Development Code (LDC). The plan also addresses longstanding stormwater runoff issues in the area, is expected to generate millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements, including utility extensions, and is projected to expand the tax base for the City and our local schools.
Litigation, Hardship Petition, and Potential Federal Lawsuit
The underlying dispute originated before the Planning Commission and proceeded through the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals and City Council before reaching court, where the case remains pending.
The developers have als...
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