Planning commission approves Rainer Pond Subdivision Phase 5 with added drainage review

The Mason Planning Commission on Sept. 9 approved Resolution 2025-10, granting concurrent preliminary and final site plan approval for Rainer Pond Subdivision Phase 5, a seven-lot single-family subdivision that includes construction of a paved public street, public water main, public sanitary sewer, public storm sewer and one common area with a play structure and bench.

Director Hitt, presenting the item, said the Phase 5 submission carries several conditions that were carried forward from earlier approvals for Phases 4 and 6. He told the commission staff recently received concerns about drainage affecting properties adjacent to the proposed subdivision and added requirements that topography for adjacent lots outside the subdivision be provided to confirm the stormwater system will be sufficient.

Commissioner Richard moved to approve Resolution 2025-10; a second was recorded and the motion passed without recorded opposition. The agenda packet lists the applicant as James Jagier of Jager Realty and Development LLC; staff told commissioners they had sent the revised conditions to Jagier and his representative but had not yet received a written response.

Staff noted Phase 4 previously extended Stratford Drive and that roads and infrastructure from that phase were installed and accepted by city council. For Phase 5, staff added plan notes requiring topographic information for adjacent parcels so engineers can confirm stormwater grading and capacity. The commission did not adopt any additional amendments beyond the staff-added conditions recorded in the resolution.

No members of the public spoke on the item during the meeting. The approval moves the project forward toward construction subject to the identified plan conditions and any remaining administrative requirements in the approved resolution.