Citing a shortage of lots available to construct new homes in Atlantic, and in an effort to spur the construction of new homes in the community, local developer Don Sonntag told the City Council Wednesday, that he and his grandson will offer incentives with regard to the purchase of lots he owns for the purpose of new home construction.

Don Sonntag (Standing) speaks about a shortage of housing lots in Atlantic.

Sonntag has purchased lots along Olive Street on the south end of town, and will start next year getting houses built in the area next year. He will also donate at a reduced price, those lots that remain available, to anyone who wants to build a home in 2016. The project does not have to be associated with Sonntag Development in order to qualify.

Sonntag said he would also donate certain right-of-way areas to the City if it will help create more lots for home construction. He also has a few lots in the Mollett Addition (3rd Street Place, off Mulberry Street), that he would give away for free, to someone who promises to build a house in the subdivision beginning in 2016.