The final plat for Dorothy Subdivision, Amended Lot 6 and East 25 Feet of Lot 5, is being presented to Council for approval. On April 1, 2010, City staff held a pre-application meeting with the applicant to discuss the creation of a two-lot subdivision of 48,429 square feet of land. It was determined at that time that the subdivision qualifies for the expedited plat review process, which allows, under certain conditions, subdivisions creating just two lots to proceed straight to final plat review. The subject property is located on the south side of Dorothy Lane, east of Bench Boulevard, in the Heights. It is zoned Residential-7000 (R-70). There are three existing single-family residences on the property. The subdivision will create a lot with two houses on it, and a lot with a single house. The property owners are John L. and Elizabeth A. Martinez, and the agent is Atlas Engineers. 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 Dorothy Subdivision, Amended Lot 6 and East 25 Feet of Lot 5. If the City Council chooses to deny the final plat, it must base the denial on the criteria outlined in MCA 76-3-611 and BMCC Section 23-305(F).

Should the City Council approve the final plat, the City special assessment taxes on the subject property will be reconfigured. Since there would be two lots instead of one, tax revenues may increase.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the final plat of Dorothy Subdivision,
Amended Lot 6 and the East 25 Feet of Lot 5.