On May 1, 2014, the Planning Division received an application for preliminary plat approval for Amended Lot 1, Block 1, Geyser Park Subdivision. The plat contains 2 lots on approximately 5.27 acres of land generally located at 4910 Southgate Drive, west of the I-90/South Billings Boulevard interchange.  The property currently has Geyser Park Family Fun Center on the western portion of the parcel.  The owner is John Williamson and the representing agent is Sanderson Stewart.

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this preliminary subsequent minor plat.  The 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on June 20, 2014.  State and City subdivision regulations also require that preliminary plats be reviewed using specific criteria, as stated within this report.  The City may not unreasonably restrict an owner’s ability to develop land if the subdivider provides evidence that any identified adverse effects can be mitigated.  Within the 35-day review period, the City Council is required to:

1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat

If the City Council approves the preliminary plat, the subject property may further develop under private ownership, resulting in additional tax revenues.

General location:                                             4910 Southgate Drive, west of I-90/South Billings Boulevard Interchange
 
Legal Description:                                           Lot 1, Block 1, Geyser Park Subdivision
 
Owner/Subdivider:                                          John Williamson
 
Engineer and Surveyor:                                  Sanderson Stewart
 
Existing Zoning:                                              Entryway General Commercial
 
Existing land use:                                            Commercial
 
Proposed land use:                                         Commercial
 
Gross/net area:                                               5.274 acres / 5.274 acres
 
Proposed number of lots:                                2
 
Lot size:                                                          Max:    3.098 acres
                                                                        Min.:   2.178 acres
 
Parkland requirements:                                   Parkland is not required as this is a commercial subdivision.

A public hearing is not scheduled for the City Council meeting; however nearby property owners may attend the meeting.  The Planning Division has received no public comments or questions regarding the proposed subdivision.

Consistency with the Growth Policy, the Transportation Plan 2009 Update, the Billings Area Bikeway and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.