Commission approves Hillcrest preliminary plat (PP24089) for 40 attached single‑family lots

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved preliminary plat PP24089, known as Hillcrest, clearing the way for a 40‑lot attached single‑family subdivision in the Fenton area.

Staff told the commission the 8.69‑acre site at 807 Romaine Creek is zoned PR1 and lies in a primary growth area near multifamily developments and a mobile home park. The current proposal, derived from a previously approved rezoning and development plan, would create 40 individual home sites laid out with 0‑lot lines for duplex, triplex and quadplex building types. Staff recommended approval subject to departmental conditions, including coordination with Public Works on entrance details and adherence to stormwater and utility requirements.

In presentation, staff noted the proposed streets meet county standards (34‑foot right‑of‑way; 28‑foot pavement width with 5‑foot sidewalks) and that density under the development plan (about 4.6 units per acre) is below the maximum allowed by the EDO. The petitioner, Mike Underheiden of Tera Design, answered commissioners’ questions and offered no additional consultants. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition during the hearing. Commissioner Sprawl moved to approve PP24089 with the listed stipulations; Commissioner Sparks seconded. The commission voted by voice and recorded the approval as unanimous.

Staff will file the approved preliminary plat and the petitioner will proceed to later approvals (final plat and construction permitting) subject to the conditions noted in the staff report.