The final plat for the Circle Inn Subdivision is being presented to Council for approval. On August 5, 2010, City staff held a pre-application meeting with the applicant to discuss the creation of a two-lot subdivision of 3.45 acres of land. It was determined at that time that the subdivision qualifies for the expedited plat review process, which allows, under certain conditions, subdivisions creating just two lots to proceed straight to final plat review. The subject property is located on the east side of Main Street in the Heights. It is zoned Highway Commercial (HC). There is an existing bar/restaurant facility (vacant) and a single-family residence on the property. The subdivision will result in each structure being on its own lot. The property owners are Circle Inn, Corp., Lee Steffanich, President, and the agents are McKee Engineering and Red Lodge Surveying. 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 Circle Inn Subdivision. If the City Council chooses to deny the final plat, it must base the denial on the criteria outlined in MCA 76-3-611 and BMCC Section 23-305(F).

Should the City Council approve the final plat, the City special assessment taxes on the subject property will be reconfigured. Since there would be two lots instead of one, tax revenues may increase. It is also likely that there will be redevelopment and improvements to the lots once sold, which will also increase tax revenues for the City.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the final plat of Circle Inn Subdivision.