On February 1, 2010, subdivider Richard Chapman applied for preliminary minor plat approval for Mattson Acres Subdivision, Amended Lot 14. The proposed subdivision creates four lots from a 1.01-acre tract of land. The subject property is located between Mattson Lane and Lambrecht Lane on the east side of Main Street, just north of the Walmart store in the Heights. The property currently has one single-family home on its south side, and is zoned Residential-6000 (R-60).  The representing agent is EEC, Inc.

State and City subdivision regulations require that preliminary plats be reviewed using specific criteria, as stated within this report. The City may not unreasonably restrict a subdivider’s ability to develop land if the subdivider provides evidence that any identified adverse effects can be mitigated.  The City Council will review the preliminary plat and:

• Approve;
• Conditionally approve; or
• Deny the proposed subdivision and variance request.

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

General location: 719 Mattson Lane, in the Heights
Legal Description: Lot 14 of Mattson Acres Subdivision, in Section 15, T1N, R26E
Subdivider/Owner: Richard Chapman
Engineer and Surveyor: Eggart Engineering Company
Existing Zoning: R-60
Existing land use: One single-family residence
Proposed land use: residential
Gross area: 43,995 square feet
Proposed number of lots: 4
Lot sizes: 9,161 – 10,598 square feet
Parkland requirements: Parkland is not required for minor subdivisions.

A public hearing is not required for minor subdivisions. However, any interested party may review the proposal and make comments. The Planning Division has received no public input on this proposal at the time this staff report was completed.

Consistency with the Growth Policy, the Transportation Plan and Heritage Trail Plan is discussed within the attached Findings of Fact.