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| Planning Board | |
| Date: | 03/14/2023 |
| Title: | Sanctuary Canyon Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing - Preliminary Major Plat |
| Presented by: | Monica Plecker |
| Department: | Planning & Community Services |
| Presentation: | Yes |
Information
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Board forward to the Board of County Commissioners a recommendation to conditionally approve the preliminary plat of Sanctuary Canyon Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing, and adopt the Findings of Fact as presented in the staff report.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
On February 1, 2023, WWC Engineering, agent for Chris Vlahos, applied for preliminary major plat approval of Sanctuary Canyon Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing. The subject property is generally located on the south of Trail Master Drive and east of Sanctuary Canyon Road. This parcel of land is outside of zoning. It is surrounded by residential uses and wildland grass acreage.
VARIANCES REQUESTED
No variances from the City Subdivision Regulations have been requested.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Pursuant to Section 76-3-608(4), MCA, the following conditions are recommended to reasonably minimize potential adverse impacts identified within the Findings of Fact.
VARIANCES REQUESTED
No variances from the City Subdivision Regulations have been requested.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Pursuant to Section 76-3-608(4), MCA, the following conditions are recommended to reasonably minimize potential adverse impacts identified within the Findings of Fact.
- To protect public health and safety, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will receive approval from the MDEQ for the proposed water systems, septic systems and the proposed storm water management.
- To meet the requirements of Yellowstone County Subdivision regulation Section 4.6 C 16, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will include language in the SIA under the heading III Transportation C Access, defining which lots are allowed to use Helios Circle and Thalassa Road for access. Should Helios Circle provide access for three lots it will be paved to County road standards. Should future development from these two roads take place they will be built to a Yellowstone County paved road standards. Easement documents for these two roads shall state if they can have additional burden on them. The SIA shall be amended to accurately reflect the requirements of these roads.
- To protect public health and safety with proper fire suppression, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will submit drawings to Lockwood Fire Department for review and approval of the proposed locations of new fire hydrants within the subdivision expansion.
- To minimize the effects on local service, prior to final plat approval, the applicant will coordinate with the USPS for locating and providing the correct amount of space for safely delivering the mail to the residents.
- To minimize effects on the natural environment, prior to final plat approval a weed management plan and property inspection shall be completed by the County Weed Department.
- Minor changes may be made in the SIA and final documents, as requested by the Planning, Legal or Public Works Departments to clarify the documents and bring them into the standard acceptable format.
- The final plat shall comply with all requirements of the Yellowstone County Subdivision Regulations, rules, regulations, policies, and resolutions of Yellowstone County, and the laws and Administrative Rules of the State of Montana.
- Pre-application meeting September 22, 2022
- Preliminary plat application submitted to Planning Division on February 1, 2023
- Departmental review meeting February 16, 2023
- Preliminary plat resubmittal February 23, 2023
- Planning Board plat review March 14, 2023
- Planning Board public hearing March 28, 2023
- Preliminary plat to Board of County Commissioners, April 18, 2023
- 60 working-day preliminary plat review period ends April 27, 2023
PLAT INFORMATION
General location: South of Trail Master Drive and east of Sanctuary Canyon Road
Legal Description: Being Lot 5, Block 4 of Sanctuary Canyon Estates Subdivision, 1st Filing
Owner/Subdivider: Chris Vlahos
Engineer and Surveyor: WWC Engineering
Existing Zoning: Outside zoning
Existing land use: Vacant native grassland
Proposed land use: Residential
Gross and Net area: 62.27 acres
Proposed number of lots: 16
Lot size: Max: 49.10 acres
Min: 21,780 square feet
Parkland requirements: Parkland dedication required is .5 acres, the applicant is providing the .5 acres, extending the existing parkland.
General location: South of Trail Master Drive and east of Sanctuary Canyon Road
Owner/Subdivider: Chris Vlahos
Engineer and Surveyor: WWC Engineering
Existing Zoning: Outside zoning
Existing land use: Vacant native grassland
Proposed land use: Residential
Gross and Net area: 62.27 acres
Proposed number of lots: 16
Lot size: Max: 49.10 acres
Min: 21,780 square feet
Parkland requirements: Parkland dedication required is .5 acres, the applicant is providing the .5 acres, extending the existing parkland.
STAKEHOLDERS
There are no stakeholder responses at this time. Stakeholder input will be received at a public hearing scheduled for this subdivision on March 28, 2023.
ALTERNATIVES
In accordance with state law, the Board of County Commissioners has 60 working days to act upon this major preliminary plan. The 60 working day review period for the proposed subdivision ends on April 27, 2023. State and County subdivision regulations also require that preliminary plats be reviewed using specific criteria, as stated within this report. The County 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 60 working day review period, the Board of County Commissioners is required to:
1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plan
1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plan
FISCAL EFFECTS
This plat will have no fiscal impacts on the City/County Planning Division.
SUMMARY
The purpose of the County’s subdivision review process is to identify potential negative effects of property being subdivided. When negative effects are identified it is the subdivider’s responsibility to mitigate those effects. Various County departments, private service/utility providers and the affected school district(s), have reviewed this application and provided input on effects and mitigation. The Findings of Fact, which are presented as an attachment, discuss potential negative impacts of the subdivision and conditions of approval are recommended as measures to further mitigate any impacts. In this case, there were found to be some impacts from this proposed subdivision.