The final plat for High Sierra Subdivision, 8th Filing is being presented to Council for approval.  On August 25, 2014, the City Council conditionally approved the preliminary plat of this 94-lot subdivision. The 26-acre subject property is generally located north of Benjamin Boulevard and on both sides of High Sierra Boulevard in the northwest Billings Heights. This proposal is part of the previously approved master plan of High Sierra Subdivision, 5th -12th Filings, which includes a total of approximately 1,375 lots platted from 400 acres in multiple filings. The subject property is vacant land and is proposed for residential development.  The land is zoned Residential 7,000 Restricted (R-70-R).  The owner is High Sierra II, Inc., and the representing agent is Sanderson Stewart. Upon City Council approval, these documents are appropriate as to form for filing with the Clerk and Recorder.

The City Council may approve or deny the final plat of High Sierra Subdivision, 8th Filing. If the Council chooses to deny the final plat, it must base the denial on the criteria outlined in MCA 76-3-611 and BMCC Section 23-307.

Should the City Council approve the final plat, the newly created lots may provide new tax revenues for the City.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the final plat of High Sierra Subdivision, 8th Filing.