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Commission approves preliminary plat for Caroline Drive commercial subdivision; sewer extension and retaining wall noted
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a minor subdivision for 10080 Caroline Drive (file 25-0304) to create a roughly 0.6-acre parcel intended for a retail dispensary; staff said a sewer extension and a retaining wall up to 10 feet must be addressed before final plat.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for a minor commercial subdivision at 10080 Caroline Drive (file 25-0304) during its March 10, 2025 meeting.
Staff presented the application as a subdivision of an existing general-commercial parcel into two lots to allow a new single-story commercial building. Staff noted the property sits in a primarily single-family area near the hospital and tentatively assigned one new address as 1076 Caroline Drive; staff said the proposed new lot is about 0.6 acres.
Applicant Jacob Dobbs of Kaw Valley Engineering represented the property owner and answered commissioners’ questions. Dobbs confirmed the proposed new building was submitted as a dispensary use and would be treated as retail for parking calculations (staff cited a ratio of one parking space per 300 square feet). The plan calls for underground detention under the parking lot; the applicant said the south side sewer line must be extended to the property line and the owner will provide a letter of credit or escrow to guarantee that work before final platting.
Dobbs also told the commission the highest retaining wall on the site would be about 10 feet tall near the southwest corner. After brief discussion the commission voted to approve the preliminary plat. Commissioner Rocco Gonzalez moved to approve and Commissioner Carolyn Witt seconded; the commission voted in favor by voice.
Ending: Staff will require a letter of credit or escrow for the sewer extension and engineering details (retaining wall, detention) before the final plat is recorded.
