On March 1, 2012, the Planning Division received an application for preliminary major plat approval for Copper Ridge Subdivision, 4th Filing. The proposed subdivision creates 25 new lots for single-family residential development. The subject property is generally located on the north side of Rimrock Road, east of 70th Street West, north of the existing Copper Ridge Subdivision. The property is zoned Residential-7000-Restricted (R-70-R). The owner is Copper Ridge Development Corp., and the representing agent is Sanderson Stewart. 

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 60 working days to act upon this major preliminary plat; the 60 working-day review period for the proposed plat ends on May 24, 2012. 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 60 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 property tax revenues.

General location: North of Rimrock Road

Legal Description: Lot 19, Block 3, and Lots 46, 47, & 48, Block 4, Copper Ridge Subdivision, 3rd Filing

Owner/Subdivider: Copper Ridge Development, Corp.

Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart

Existing Zoning: R-70-R

Existing land use: Vacant

Proposed land use: Single-family residential

Gross and Net area: 5.71 acres; 5.69 acres

Proposed number of lots: 25

Lot size: Max: 14,892 square feet
               Min.: 7,080 square feet

Parkland requirements: Parkland requirements were planned for the entire Copper Ridge Subdivision Master Plan area in 2005.

Variance requested: No variances have been requested.

A public hearing was held by the Yellowstone County Board of Planning on April 24, 2012 for this application. No public comments were provided at the hearing. The Planning Division received one phone call from an adjacent neighbor who had questions about the proposal. The neighbor's questions were answered and she expressed no further concerns.

Consistency with the Growth Policy, the Transportation Plan 2009 Update, and the Billings Area Bikeways and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.