sandy bay highlands
Sandy Bay Highlands development, marketing, lot sales, pricing, and expansion plans.
What to Watch
Watch whether the Sept. 22 update includes the requested builder-contact and inquiry records, along with current lot-sale results.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
The CDA voted 7-0 on June 23 to require a list of builder contacts and lot inquiries dating to Jan. 1, 2025. Members said no good offers had arrived in 2026, and a planned marketing discussion did not happen because Weichert Cornerstone Realty was absent. The board is scheduled to receive another sales and marketing update Sept. 22.
Key Decisions
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passed Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority · Jun 23, 2026 Update on Construction Activity, Marketing Activity, and Lot Sales at Sandy Bay Subdivision
Motion to request from Weichert Realty a list of all the builders they have talked to about Sandy Bay Lots along with a list of all individual inquiries received since January 1, 2025.
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tabled Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority · Jun 2, 2026 CDA BUSINESS
Motion to table the discussion on incentives for now.
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passed 0-0 Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority · Jun 2, 2026 CDA BUSINESS
Motion for City Staff to begin negotiations for the Coenen – Buyeske property for a future residential subdivision.
Greg Coenen Abstain -
passed Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority · Jan 27, 2026 Weichert Realtors Cornerstone, review and possible action regarding Sandy Bay Highlands lot prices and price adjustments
Motion to increase price of all Phase 3 lot prices by 7.5%
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passed Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority · Nov 25, 2025 Consideration of purchase offer for section of Lot 25 subdivided
Consideration of purchase offer for section of Lot 25 subdivided (accept purchase offer letter received for $7,000 for 0.18 acres, with buyer required to submit a CSM and schedule a closing within 30 days).
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passed Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority · Oct 28, 2025 Consideration of purchase offer for Lot 24 Sandy Ridge Drive
Motion to counter the $52,000 purchase offer for Lot 24 Sandy Ridge Drive at $54,500
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passed Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority · Jul 22, 2025 Discuss Status of Lot 16, Block 2 of Phase 2 at Sandy Bay Subdivision --Status of Re-Conveyance to the CDA --Discuss Configuration and Pricing of the Real Estate Comprising Lot 16, Block 2
Kalista moved, supported by Brandt, to direct City staff to proceed with the redivision and pricing as recommended by staff.
Record
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The agenda included an update on construction, marketing, and lot sales at Sandy Bay Subdivision, plus discussion of Lot 16 in Phase 2, including possible return of the lot to the Community Development Authority and its configuration and price.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority -
A project status update said the Sandy Bay Highlands Phase 3 contract award was headed to City Council.
Public Works Committee -
Staff reported that Phase 3 curb, gutter, and paving were targeted for the end of October, with final restoration targeted for mid-November.
Public Works Committee -
Staff said drainage-swale work was being quoted and planting was expected in spring 2026.
Public Works Committee -
The Community Development Authority received an update on Sandy Bay construction, marketing, and lot sales; the minutes did not include the sales totals discussed.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority -
The Community Development Authority reviewed a $52,000 offer for Lot 24 on Sandy Ridge Drive and voted to counter at $54,500.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority -
Staff reported discussions with developers about possible multi-family housing and possible property purchases for future housing development at Sandy Bay.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority -
The CDA discussed marketing tools with Weichert Realtors Cornerstone, including signs, flyers, and QR codes, and asked the firm to return in February 2026 with lot-price recommendations.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority -
The CDA voted unanimously to raise Sandy Bay Highlands Phase 3 lot prices by 7.5%.
Architectural Control Committee -
Staff discussed three nearby properties as possible future expansion areas for Sandy Bay Highlands; no vote was taken.
Architectural Control Committee -
The CDA reviewed offers for Lot 22, Block 2, and Lots 5 and 6, Block 5; members considered them too low, made counteroffers that were rejected, and the lots remained available.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority -
The CDA discussed possible sites for a future subdivision and agreed to seek more detailed infrastructure-cost estimates and possible lot sizes for north-side land.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority -
CDA members said no good offers had arrived in 2026 and questioned whether the current marketing approach was working.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority -
The CDA voted 7-0 to require records showing which builders were contacted and all Sandy Bay lot inquiries since Jan. 1, 2025.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority -
A planned discussion with Weichert Cornerstone Realty about Sandy Bay marketing and recent interest did not occur because the firm did not attend.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority -
The CDA is scheduled to receive an update on Sandy Bay construction, marketing, and lot sales.
Business and Industrial Development Committee - Community Development Authority