The final plat for Amended Lots 8 & 9A-5, Block 1, Montana Sapphire Subdivision is being presented to Council for approval. On August 8, 2011, City Council conditionally approved the preliminary plat for this 5-lot subdivision. The subject property is located on the west side of Shiloh Road, north and south of Montana Sapphire Drive. The property is zoned Entryway Light Industrial (ELI) and is planned for commercial development. The subdivider is Montana Sapphire, LLC, and the agent is Sanderson Stewart. Upon City Council approval, these documents are appropriate as to form for filing with the Clerk and Recorder.

The City Council may approve or deny the final plat of Amended Lots 8 & 9A-5, Block 1, Montana Sapphire Subdivision. If the City Council chooses to deny the final plat, it must base the denial on the criteria outlined in 76-3-611, MCA and Section 23-307, BMCC.

Should the City Council approve the final plat, the creation of five additional commercial lots will result in an increase in property tax revenues.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the final plat of Amended Lots 8 & 9A-5, Block 1, Montana Sapphire Subdivision.