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Commissioners approve Inspiration Way preliminary plat for 12-lot subdivision near Columbia Falls
Summary
The board approved the preliminary plat (FPP2413) for a 12-lot subdivision on about 19.65 acres near Columbia Falls; conditions include platting Trapp Road within its easement, weed-control planning and standard health and environmental reviews before final plat.
Flathead County planning staff presented and commissioners approved the preliminary plat for "Inspiration Way," a proposed 12-lot residential subdivision near Columbia Falls that would be served by individual wells and septic systems.
Planning and Zoning representative Seth Jogan told the board the property comprises about 19.65 acres at 210 and 230 Trapp Road, legally described in the meeting materials, and that the planning board added a finding and condition requiring that Trapp Road be platted within its 60-foot easement because the existing improved roadway was found outside the easement.
The planning staff's findings concluded there are no wetlands, riparian areas or 100-year floodplain on the property and that soils and vegetation impacts are expected to be minimal. Standard conditions include a required weed-control plan, review and approval of water, wastewater and stormwater plans by Flathead City-County Health Department and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality prior to final plat approval, and a requirement to implement an approved fuels-reduction plan and WUI statement on the plat for fire prevention.
Jogan said the applicant proposed to pave about 550 feet of Trapp Road in association with the subdivision; commissioners noted the paved improvement would not reach the subdivision entrance but said county regulations can require a fixed distance of paving given the lot split.
Commissioners read and adopted the findings and voted to approve the preliminary plat and its conditions by voice vote; final plat approval will depend on the required agency reviews and conditions being met.
