The Planning Commission voted July 24 to approve a lot-split application for property at 7600 North Post Road with a condition limiting the final subdivision to a maximum of three lots. The applicant, who said the property was intended to be bequeathed to her children, sought to split a roughly 10-acre parent tract into four parcels.

Applicant Bridal Moore told commissioners she bought the land in February 2004 and is seeking to divide it among family members. Moore said the parcels are not currently served by public water or sewer; the parent home has city services but the back portion that is being split would not be served by public utilities.

Commissioners and staff questioned whether four lots on the property would provide adequate space for on-site septic or aerobic systems. One commissioner recommended limiting the split to three lots because “87-foot wide” small parcels would be insufficient for spray fields and septic infrastructure.

Moore agreed to resurvey and proceed with three roughly equal lots. Commissioners stated that if the applicant agreed to a three-lot configuration, the final plat could be administratively approved and the applicant would not need to appear before the commission again. The motion to approve with a maximum of three lots and approximately equal acreage carried by voice vote.

Action: Approved preliminary approval for the lot split of the 7600 North Post Road property with the requirement that the property be divided into no more than three lots of approximately equal acreage; the applicant may pursue administrative final-plat approval contingent on resurvey and compliance with conditions.

Why it matters: The decision protects public-health infrastructure by ensuring adequate lot size for on-site septic/aerobic systems in an area not fully served by public utilities. For the property owner, the decision means a quicker administrative path to finalize the division if she accepts the three-lot plan.

What’s next: Applicant to resurvey and submit final plats for administrative approval; staff to verify utility and septic requirements during final review.