Developer seeks to split oversized Lot 888 in Gates of Saint John into two custom-home lots

A developer presented Sept. 3 a request to resubdivide Lot 888 in Gates of Saint John Unit 7A (near the traffic circle at 100 And Fifth) into two larger lots intended for custom single-family homes.

The applicant said the existing lot is unusually large and builders prefer lots oriented to face 100 And Fifth like surrounding properties. "All we're asking is to take that gigantic lot and split it into 2 really big lots," the developer said, adding that the road and storm infrastructure are already in place. The developer said he expects two custom homes to be built; he named Blackburn as a likely builder and estimated recent Blackburn homes priced between $900,000 and $1.1 million.

Why it matters: the resubdivision would alter the configuration of an existing residential lot in an established subdivision and allow homes that match the orientation of neighboring houses.

Staff said they had received the town engineer's letter stating the two-lot resubdivision is in order. The applicant asked the commission to consider primary and secondary plat approvals together for the Oct. 15 meeting because the proposal requires no additional engineering work beyond standard building permits.

Ending: The planning commission was told the applicant will return to request publication and consideration for the Oct. 15 meeting; no final action was taken at the study session.