Consent 1.O.
City Council Regular Business Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/26/2026
- TITLE
- High Sierra Subdivision, 23rd Filing - Final Plat
- PRESENTED BY:
- Hunter Kelly
- Department:
- Planning & Community Services
Presentation:
No
Legal Review:
No
Project Number:
PZX-25-00070
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the final plat of High Sierra Subdivision, 23rd Filing.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
High Sierra Subdivision, 23rd Filing proposes to create 38 lots intended for single-family residential development. The property is zoned N3-Suburban Neighborhood. The subject property is generally located north of Annadale Road and west of West Bonito Loop
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
On October 7, 2026, Sanbell, on behalf of High Sierra II, Inc., applied for final plat approval for High Sierra Subdivision, 23rd Filing. The proposed subdivision creates 38 lots for development. The subject property is generally located north of Annadale Road and west of West Bonito Loop. The property is zoned N3 - Suburban Neighborhood Residential. The land is currently vacant. The proposed subdivision received preliminary approval on September 22, 2025. The applicant is now requesting final plat approval of the subdivision.
This subdivision was approved prior to the City's adoption and implementation of the Montana Land Use Planning Act.
This subdivision was approved prior to the City's adoption and implementation of the Montana Land Use Planning Act.
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 final plat of the 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.