The final plat for McKay Acres Subdivision, Amended East Half of Lot 17, except the south 100 feet, is being presented to Council for approval. On September 2, 2010, City staff held a pre-application meeting with the applicant to discuss the creation of a two-lot subdivision of 32,476 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 southeast corner of Rimrock Road and Orchard Drive. It is zoned Residential-9600 (R-96). There is one existing single-family residence on proposed Lot 17-A. One variance has been requested from Section 23-406(B)(6) of the City Subdivision Regulations. The variance would allow the required right-of-way dedication for Rimrock Road to be reduced (see Attachment B). The property owner is Kincaid Land, LLC, Gene Culver, Managing Member, 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 McKay Acres Subdivision, Amended East Half of Lot 17, except the south 100 Feet. 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 creation of an additional residential building site will result in an increase in tax revenues for the City.  Furthermore, the development of new housing units within the existing City core (aka infill development) helps to preserve resources by using existing City facilities and services.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the requested variance from Section 23-460(B)(6), BMCC, and approve the final plat of McKay Acres Subdivision, Amended East Half of Lot 17, except the south 100 Feet.