Planning commission tables consolidated water plat at 1500 Seventh Street to Oct. 23 to resolve utility easement

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to table consideration of a one‑lot final major plat (Consolidated Water Plat No. 1) for the consolidated public water supply district No. 1 at 1500 Seventh Street until the Oct. 23 meeting so staff and the applicant can resolve a private electric easement that crosses the site.

Staff explained the roughly 3.56‑acre IG (Industrial General) site, northeast of Nebraska Avenue and Seventh Street, includes a private electric easement identified after the packet was produced. The easement traverses the subject parcel and will be located within future dedicated right‑of‑way shown for the northern portion of North Seventh Street after final plat approval. Staff said resolving whether the easement can be eliminated or whether an additional design adjustment will be required needs coordination with the utility and could prompt revision of the staff report.

Commissioner Stanton moved to table the case to Oct. 23; Commissioner Gray seconded. Roll call was unanimous in favor: Commissioner Darr (yes); Commissioner Galway Jones (yes); Commissioner Gray (yes); Commissioner Stanton (yes); Commissioner Stockton (yes); Commissioner Brodsky (yes). The motion carries and the item will return on Oct. 23 so the applicant and staff can determine the most expedient resolution.

No public comments were offered on the tabling motion at the meeting. Staff described the tabling as supportive and said the delay will allow staff and the applicant to coordinate options, including whether an additional advertised design adjustment will be necessary.