Commission approves Oak Haven two-lot subdivision preliminary and final plat

On Jan. 23, 2025, the Morgan County Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final plat for the Oak Haven small subdivision, allowing a two-lot division of roughly 8.42 acres at 375 West Hard Scrabble Road.

Planning Department staff said the application (file 24.073) was reviewed against subdivision and plat standards and that the county engineer and fire department had reviewed the proposed shared driveway, which was designed to bridal lane standards and will be recorded as an easement on the final plat. Staff noted much of the application had previously received land-use approval in 2022 and that changes were limited mainly to lot boundary lines.

Commissioners discussed well locations and easement labeling on the final plat. Applicant Devin Bean, who spoke at the meeting, described the existing well arrangement: "That one is currently being shared with the existing home, and two existing homes," and confirmed the intent to retain a shared existing well while placing a new well to serve the new home on lot 1. Staff noted Weber-Morgan Health typically requires an alternate well site when a shared well exists. The commission moved to approve the preliminary and final plat; Member Wilson made the motion and Member Murray seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Staff said minor cleanup items on the final plat (including a utility easement arrow near the road) can be corrected at recordation. The approval allows the applicant to proceed with remaining steps required for recording and development under county procedures.