Development project
Hammock Bay PDP 5
Also called: Hammock Bay Planned Development Project 5Approved: Density revision approved
Sources for this project: City meeting.
About this project
The final phase of the Hammock Bay residential development along Powerline Road, adding 163 lots with several code .
Key facts
- Who is deciding
- City of Freeport
- Homes or units
- 163162 single-family lots approved Feb 27, 2025; one unit added Aug 12, 2025
- Size
- 43.95 acresCity Council minutes, Feb 27, 2025
- Where
- Approximate location. Near Hansen Road; the agenda places it just south of Hansen Road on Bay Loop EastAs the agenda worded it: Powerline Road; East side of Bay Loop East, 200 feet south of Hansen Road, extending almost to Powerline Road
The ring marks the general area. The site itself could be anywhere near it.
Timeline
3 items, oldest first. Each links to the meeting and the original documents.
- Feb 5, 2025Planning and Development Review Board
Hammock Bay Planned Development Project 5
Planning board approvalPassed 4–0 · unanimousUnder reviewThe board approved the final phase of Hammock Bay development comprising 163 lots with multiple from standards, including increased (162 units instead of 122), reduced lot widths and sizes, increased impervious surface ratio, and reduced . Approval was conditioned on maintaining a 25-foot natural vegetative buffer along Powerline Road on the south side, including a disclosure about the neighboring bee farm in HOA documents, and requiring a 6-foot privacy fence along the rear of lots neighboring the bee farm property to address resident concerns about living near the bee farm.
- Feb 27, 2025City Council
Hammock Bay PDP 5 Approval
Council final approval (Resolution 2025-01)Passed 4–0 · unanimousApprovedPlanning Director presented the final neighborhood of Hammock Bay development, a 43.95-acre residential project with 162 single-family lots (previously approved in September 2024). The Planning and Development Review Board recommended approval with conditions on February 5. The project includes several (reduced lot widths, , and pool placement) consistent with other Hammock Bay phases. Conditions include disclosure of adjacent bee farm, installation of a 6-foot privacy fence along the bee farm boundary, and a 25-foot native vegetation buffer for residents on Powerline Road. 2025-01.
- Aug 12, 2025City Council
Hammock Bay PDP 5 Revision
Density revision approvedPassed 5–0 · unanimousApprovedCouncil approved a revision to the Hammock Bay Plan 5 allowing developers to add 1 additional dwelling unit, bringing total from 162 to 163 units. All other recommendations remain the same as the original PDP, with surplus density available.
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