DRC flags emergency‑access easement language for Oaks at Kelly Park plat

The DRC reviewed the phase‑4 plat for the Oaks at Kelly Park subdivision on Oct. 1 and asked the applicant to add plat language and an easement clarifying public‑works emergency access to the stormwater pond.

Amir, the project manager, presented the 50‑lot final plan. Public Works staff said recent plats have included a provision allowing public‑works personnel to enter private property under emergency conditions to maintain stormwater facilities, and requested similar language and an access easement be added to this plat so the city’s legal access to the pond is explicit.

Amir said the applicant would add the requested language. Community‑development staff noted that plats are now approved administratively and do not require planning commission or city‑council hearings. Building and fire departments had no outstanding comments; the applicant was told to submit the plat with the added easement language for final administrative approval.

One staff member said, "I'll find [the prior plat] and I'll send it to you," offering the existing plat language as a template. No formal vote or motion was recorded.