On December 1, 2014, the Planning Division received an application for preliminary plat approval for Lenhardt Square Subdivision, 3rd Filing. The plat contains 2 lots on approximately 25.18 acres of land generally located on the South West corner of South 44th Street West and Georgina Drive.  The property is currently vacant  farm land.  The owner is Stock Development, and the representing agent is Sanderson Stewart.

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this preliminary subsequent minor plat.  The 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on January 22, 2015.  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

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

General location:                                             South West corner of South 44th Street West and Georgina Drive.
 
Legal Description:                                           Tract 3A of Certificate of Survey 2063
 
Owner/Subdivider:                                          Stock Development
 
Engineer and Surveyor:                                  Sanderson Stewart
 
Existing Zoning:                                              Planned Unit Development (PUD)
 
Existing land use:                                            Vacant Farm Land
 
Proposed land use:                                         Residential Multi-family
 
Gross/net area:                                               25.186 acres / 21.14 acres
 
Proposed number of lots:                                2
 
Lot size:                                                          Max:    13.84 acres
                                                                        Min.:   7.30 acres
 
Parkland requirements:                                   Parkland is being met as outlined in the PUD

A public hearing is not scheduled for the City Council meeting; however nearby property owners may attend the meeting.  The Planning Division has received no public comments or questions regarding the proposed subdivision.

Consistency with the Growth Policy, the 2014 Billings Urban Area Long Range Transportation Plan, and the Billings Area Bikeway and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.