To Plantation Neighborhood Residents
MEMORANDUM
TO: Plantation Neighborhood Residents
FROM: David H. Leroy, Attorney for “Objectors” and “Intervenors”
DATE: November 19, 2025
RE: Settlement of Plantation Litigation Regarding Golf Course Property Rights
Settlement Announcement
The Plantation litigation, seeking a declaratory judgment on whether the Subdivision Master Declaration protects golf course land by requiring any proposed building thereon to comply with HOA design review procedures, has been settled. A mutual stipulation and dismissal have been entered with the court.
Terms of Settlement
The parties agreed that the HOA-passed amendment to the Master Declaration contract applies to the existing development, and the lis pendens was released.
The developers have compensated the Intervenor group with a monetary amount approximating the Objectors' costs and legal fees incurred during this litigation.
Existing Protections Remain in Place
Notably, the concessions won during the Garden City planning process remain in effect:
Prevention of North Fair Oaks access from unwanted traffic.
Measures to minimize density impacts on the existing neighborhood.
Measures to minimize height impacts on the existing neighborhood.
These neighborhood protections continue to be enforceable under current city approvals.
HOA Collateral Benefit
The payment $500,000 to the HOA treasury by the River Club owners and associated developers also derived from the associated declaratory judgment action.
Acknowledgement
My clients and I thank all 83 homeowners who understood the importance of this matter, spoke out in support, and financially contributed to this stand on principle and property rights. Your collective action made this resolution possible and helped protect the current and future character and integrity of the Plantation neighborhood.