Manhattan Approves 14 New Homes, Bike Path Completion in Whitefeather Subdivision
The Whitefeather subdivision is set for further expansion after the Manhattan Village Board approved the final plat for a new 14-home unit on Tuesday.
The approval allows developer McDonnell Development to proceed with Unit 2D, which will consist of 14 single-family homes and an extension of Burning Trail. The board also granted several waivers to the village’s subdivision ordinance to ensure the new construction matches the aesthetic of existing units. The waivers include slightly reducing the required street width from 29 to 28 feet, the sidewalk width from five to four feet, and the curb width from 19 to 18 inches. The Planning and Zoning Commission had previously given the project a unanimous recommendation.
Community Development Director Marc Nelson noted that the developer has already been in contact with the village to begin the process for the next phase of the subdivision.
In a related move, the board also approved the release of a $75,433 irrevocable letter of credit for the developer. The release came after the village engineer confirmed the completion of the required bike path for Whitefeather Phase 1. The path, which runs from Route 52 along White Feather Drive, will now be turned over to the Manhattan Park District.
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