Committee approves two-lot subdivision at 873 Geneva Road and related off-site easement

The Planning and Development Committee voted to approve a combined preliminary and final plat to split the property at 873 Geneva Road into two buildable lots for single‑family homes, and separately approved an off‑site easement for 885 Geneva Road. Russell Covey, presenter, told the committee the property owner, Geneva Heights, represented by Bob Rasmussen, is requesting the combined approval so each new lot will meet the minimum standards of the R‑T‑1 zoning district and will take access from Geneva Road via a shared driveway. Staff said final engineering plans have been approved and the plat meets the subdivision code. The nut graf: The committee approved the plat and the off‑site easement after the plan commission recommended approval on July 8 and staff confirmed engineering and subdivision‑code compliance; the easement is needed to accommodate the required off‑site improvements connected to the new lots. Committee members said a public storm sewer will be provided for both lots, the sewer will be extended through the adjoining southern property, and public sidewalks along the Geneva Road frontage will be replaced. A maintenance agreement defining use and upkeep of the shared driveway and the stormwater facilities was described as having been prepared. Motion and vote: The motion to approve the preliminary and final plat for St. Charles Heights subdivision was moved by Weber and seconded by Petrillo; a roll call vote was recorded in favor and the motion passed. The off‑site easement for 885 Geneva Road was moved and seconded separately and approved by roll call. Background and next steps: Russell Covey said final engineering supporting the subdivision has been approved by staff and that the off‑site easement is listed separately on the agenda because it is a required element of the overall subdivision. The committee did not request further study; staff will proceed with the technical steps necessary to record the plat and easement per standard procedures.