On July 1, 2011, the Planning Division received an application for preliminary plat approval for Amended Lots 8 and 9A-5, Block 1, Montana Sapphire Subdivision. The plat contains five lots on approximately 7.3 acres of land for commercial or industrial development. The proposed subdivision is located on the west side of Shiloh Road, on both sides of Montana Sapphire Drive, south of King AvenueWest. The lots are currently vacant. The owner is Montana Sapphire, LLC, and the representing agent is Sanderson Stewart.

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this subsequent minor preliminary plat; the 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on August 19, 2011. 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

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

General location: On the west side of Shiloh Road north and south of Montana Sapphire Drive.

Legal Description: Lot 8 and 9A-5, Block 1, Montana Sapphire Subdivision

Owner/Subdivider: Montana Sapphire, LLC

Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart

Existing Zoning: Entryway Light Industrial (ELI) with South Shiloh Corridor Overlay District (SSCOD)

Existing land use: Vacant

Proposed land use: Commercial and/or industrial uses

Gross/net area: 7.34 acres

Proposed number of lots: 5

Lot size: Max: 2.49 acres
Min.: 0.75 acres

Parkland requirements: A parkland dedication 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 City Council 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, and Heritage Trail Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.