Zoning committee conditionally approves Sugarbush Phase 2 preliminary plat in Bass Lake

The Sawyer County Zoning Committee conditionally approved the preliminary subdivision plat for Sugarbush Phase 2 in the Town of Bass Lake, allowing the creation of four lots from two existing lots as part of a previously approved larger Sugarbush subdivision.

Staff explained the proposal splits two parcels from the earlier Sugarbush approvals; the net result across the overall parent parcel will be an increase to 12 lots from the original parent tract when combined with earlier phases and certified survey map actions. The site contains areas that were addressed previously for wetlands; the Phase 2 lands themselves do not include wetland complexes, staff said. Private roads dedicated to the development will remain private, and required stormwater and soil work were previously handled as part of earlier phases.

County staff noted that additional county grading permits will be required for earth disturbance exceeding thresholds (10,000 square feet or 2,000 square feet on slopes over 12 percent) and that soil tests on adjacent parcels show suitable soils for conventional septic systems. Notification letters were sent; staff reported one neighbor asked for clarification about how the lot splits were occurring but no objections were filed.

The committee voted to approve the preliminary plat; the applicant (surveyor Todd Gould) and staff indicated the final plat will be submitted at a later date.