Consent 1.L.
City Council Regular Business Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/28/2026
- TITLE
- Fifty-Four West Subdivision, Final Plat
- PRESENTED BY:
- Hunter Kelly
- Department:
- Planning & Community Services
Presentation:
No
Legal Review:
No
Project Number:
PZX-22-00202
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the final plat of Fifty Four West Subdivision.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 27, 2026, KLJ Engineering submitted the final plat for Fifty Four West Subdivision. The proposed subdivision creates 66 lots for residential development. The subject property is generally located North of Rimrock Road and East of 54th Street West. The proposed subdivision received preliminary approval on May 22, 2023. The original approval was set to expire on May 22, 2026. The developer requested a two-year extension to the approval period, citing unforeseen delays in construction, and was approved by City Council on January 12, 2026.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
On August 27, 2026, KLJ Engineering submitted the final plat for Fifty Four West Subdivision. The proposed subdivision creates 66 lots for residential development. The property contains N3 (Suburban Neighborhood Residential), N2 (Mid-Century Neighborhood), and P1 (Parks and Open Space) zoning. The subject property is generally located North of Rimrock Road and East of 54th Street West. The proposed subdivision received preliminary approval on May 22, 2023. The original approval was set to expire on May 22, 2026. The developer requested a two-year extension to the approval period, citing unforeseen delays in construction, and was approved by City Council on January 12, 2026. The applicant is now requesting final plat approval of the subdivision.
FISCAL EFFECTS
The final plat of this subdivision will have no financial impact on the Planning Division.
STAKEHOLDERS
A public hearing is not scheduled for the City Council meeting; however, nearby property owners may attend the City Council meeting. At this time, the Planning Division has received no public comments or questions regarding the proposed subdivision.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may approve or deny the final plat of Fifty Four West Subdivision. If the City Council chooses to deny the final plat, the denial must be because the criteria in Section 76-3-611, MCA are not met. The criteria are as follows:
76-3-611. Review of final plat.
Staff finds the final plat is in compliance with the requirements of state statutes, conditions of approval and local regulations. City Council should approve the final plat.
76-3-611. Review of final plat.
(1) The governing body or the agent or agency designated by the governing body shall examine each final plat, and the governing body shall approve the plat only if:
(a) It conforms to the conditions of approval set forth on the preliminary plat and to the terms of this chapter and (local) regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter; and
(b) The county treasurer has certified that all real property taxes and special assessments assessed and levied on the land to be subdivided have been paid. Staff finds the final plat meets the criteria outlined in 76-3-611 above.
(b) The county treasurer has certified that all real property taxes and special assessments assessed and levied on the land to be subdivided have been paid. Staff finds the final plat meets the criteria outlined in 76-3-611 above.
Staff finds the final plat is in compliance with the requirements of state statutes, conditions of approval and local regulations. City Council should approve the final plat.