Michael Gross

The meeting, which also served as a hearing, focused primarily on the review and recommendation for the amended and restated master development agreement (DA) for the Jetson Canyon project. The presenter detailed significant revisions to the original DA, notably reducing the number of residential dwelling units (RDUs) from 550 to 226, with 169 lots now being half-acre minimum (zoned RE1) and 57 lots being 1-acre minimum (averaging 2 acres). The revised plan includes 2.5 acres for a public park and 23 acres zoned for commercial use along the highway. Crucially, the new water agreement stipulates that the project must drill its own wells utilizing a different aquifer, protecting the town's existing water infrastructure, with the developer installing and later dedicating all new water infrastructure to the town. The commission ultimately voted to recommend approval of the ordinance related to the amended DA.

The Town Council meeting and hearing covered significant infrastructure, financial, and planning matters. Key discussions included finalizing the easement and access road for the million-gallon concrete water tank project, which aims to replace two severely deteriorated steel tanks and improve water pressure, all at no cost to the town or residents. The council addressed several public hearings concerning fee schedule amendments for solid waste and building permits, and housekeeping updates to the municipal energy sales and use tax documentation (no tax increase). An ordinance amending the Town Council compensation schedule to increase meeting pay from $50 to $100 was discussed, alongside the adoption of the Town of Apple Valley Water Conservation Plan under the new entity name. A detailed disclosure statement was read regarding the Town CPA's contract and financial transparency measures, emphasizing that all transactions are audited and require dual signatures for checks. Finally, the council approved the amended and restated master development agreement for Jeffson Canyon, which involves development of approximately 226 lots, 2.5 acres of park space, and 23 acres of commercial property, with further decisions pending on water system interconnection.

The Board of Canvassers for the Town of Apple Valley convened to certify the election results of the 2025 Municipal General Election, which was held on November 4, 2025. After reviewing materials provided by the Washington County Clerk/Auditor, the Board unanimously certified the election results during a public meeting.

The Town Council meeting addressed several key issues. These included amendments to building permit requirements, residential solid waste disposal fees, and municipal energy sales and use tax. The council also discussed and approved the amended and restated master development agreement for Jepson Canyon, a zone change for a parcel near Apple Blossom Lane, and an add-on to the Gateway Services Master Agreement for Xpress Bill Pay to streamline building permit payments. Additionally, the council addressed compensation and benefit provisions, adjusting the Town Council stipend and clarifying stipends for planning commission members, including those related to trash service.

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings to discuss a simple lot split subdivision application for parcel AV-1354-B, a proposed zone change from Open Space Transition Zone (OST) to Agricultural 5 Acres Zone (AG-5) for AV-1351-C, an amendment to Title 10.28.150 regarding Utility Requirements, and a repeal of Title 10.28.130 concerning the Minimum Height Of Main Building.