The Monroeville Planning Commission on April 16 approved preliminary subdivision of tax parcel 746-A-368 into three lots, clearing the way for three single-family homes to be developed along Orchard Street.

The application, filed under agenda item 25-2-SUV by Laurel Highlands Surveying Company and reviewed pursuant to the Monroeville Subdivision and Land Development Orders No. 2525, was presented by planning staff because the applicant was not present at the meeting. Planning staff described the property as “a vacant piece of property” and said the applicant has purchased the lot and intends to build three single-family homes.

Commissioners were shown a plan that divides the parcel into three lots (Lot 1 approximately 0.19 acres; Lot 2 0.19 acres; Lot 3 0.19 acres) within the R-2 single-/multifamily zoning district. Discussion focused on whether to require sidewalks: staff noted, “We typically require sidewalks,” and commissioners said installing sidewalks could be reasonable if additional nearby lots are developed. No formal condition requiring a sidewalk was recorded in the meeting minutes or roll-call action during the approval.

After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the preliminary subdivision and a second was recorded; the commission approved the item by voice vote. The transcript does not record a roll-call vote tally or the names of the members who made and seconded the motion.

The commission adjourned following the item. The applicant was not present to speak at the meeting; staff will carry the record forward for any conditional reviews or permit steps required before building permits are issued.