Staff recommends that the City Council approve the amended subdivision plat of Montana Sapphire Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1.

The plat of Montana Sapphire Subdivision, Block 1, Amended Lot 1 is located at the southwest corner of King Avenue West and Montana Sapphire Drive.  The original subdivision for Montana Sapphire Subdivision was platted with access control along the first 275-feet of Montana Sapphire Drive south of King Avenue West.  The developer is proposing to construct a pharmacy on the Amended Lot 1 and desires to eliminate approximately 175-feet of the access control in order to allow a drive approach to be located further to the north. The approach would be more than 100-feet from the intersection of Montana Sapphire Drive and King Avenue West and staff has reviewed the impacts of this access change and have no concerns about the operation of either street. The no access strip was platted to ensure approaches were located far enough south of King Avenue to prevent queue stacking onto King Avenue.  Retaining a no access strip for the 100 feet south of King Avenue will accomplish the necessary protection.  Attached is a copy of the amended plat of Montana Sapphire Subdivision, Block 1, Amended Lot 1.

City Council may:

• Approve the subdivision plat for Montana Sapphire Subdivision, Block 1, Amended Lot 1, or;
• Disapprove the subdivision plat. If the subdivision plat is not approved, the developer will have to re-design the site utilizing the existing access point.

There is no financial impact to the City with acceptance of this plat.