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Commissioners approve two-lot Frampton subdivision prelim plat after correcting staff report about Wagon Wheel Road
Summary
The Flathead County Board of Commissioners approved the preliminary plat for the two-lot Frampton subdivision at 125 Wagon Wheel Road, 15.24 acres, zoned SAG-5, after amending staff findings to remove incorrect references that Wagon Wheel Road is paved; final plat requires health and DEQ approvals.
Flathead County commissioners on Feb. 4 granted preliminary plat approval for the Frampton subdivision, a proposed two-lot minor subdivision on 15.24 acres at 125 Wagon Wheel Road near Whitefish, after amending staff findings to correct inaccurate references to road surfacing.
The preliminary plat application (FSR 2433) presented by county planner Seth Jogan described two residential lots to be served by individual wells and septic systems, with access via individual driveways to Wagon Wheel Road. Jogan said the County had received standard agency comments: Flathead City-County Environmental Health will review water and wastewater; the Whitefish Rural Fire District recommended visible addressing, Class A/B roofing materials and posting fire restrictions; the Road and Bridge department had no comments; and the Solid Waste District indicated the applicant's solid-waste approach was appropriate.
Commissioners and staff amended multiple findings to remove incorrect language stating Wagon Wheel Road is paved; applicant representative Donna Vlade clarified Wagon Wheel Road is not paved, although existing driveways into developed parcels are paved and the new driveways would likely be paved. Commissioners voted to amend the staff report and adopt findings as amended.
Key conditions and next steps: final plat approval will require approved water and wastewater reviews from Flathead City-County Environmental Health and any required DEQ stormwater review; the applicant must provide an approved weed-control plan prior to final plat; the applicant must obtain written approval from the local postmaster for mail service; and fuel-reduction and fire-prevention measures must be implemented prior to final plat. The staff report notes the subdivision is zoned SAG-5 and must meet Montana subdivision-review standards.
"The proposed subdivision will be served by individual wells and septic systems, and the water and wastewater system shall be required to be reviewed and approved by the Flathead City-County Health Department and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality prior to final plat approval," the staff report states, language commissioners preserved in their motion to approve the preliminary plat.
Ending: The board approved the preliminary plat by voice vote and directed planning staff to track the required agency approvals before a final plat is recorded.
