On December 16, 2019, Blueline Engineering, agent for owner Jeff Essmann, applied for Final Expedited Minor Plat approval for Essmann Subdivision. The proposed subdivision creates 2 lots from a single lot for commercial development. The subject property is generally located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Blue Creek Road and Santiago Boulevard.  The property is zoned Community Commercial (CC).  There is an existing business on the property that will be on Lot 2. Staff has reviewed the application and determined that the proposed plat has met all the requirements of expedited subdivision in Section 23-305, BMCC. An expedited subdivision creates one or two lots from a tract of record, the parcel has never gone through the subdivision process before. With an expedited review there is no preliminary approval or conditions of approval, instead a check print to ensure all documents are correct and then a final mylar submittal are completed. Staff, which includes, City Engineering, City Public Works, City Environmental, City Fire Department and Planning Division, is forwarding a recommendation of final approval to the City Council. Upon City Council approval, these documents are appropriate as to form for filing with the Clerk and Recorder.

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

The final plat of this subdivision will have no financial impact on the Planning Division.

Staff recommends the City Council approve the final expedited minor plat and SIA of Essmann Subdivision.