Planning commission approves half‑street waiver and Kings Lake West preliminary plat despite access concerns

The City Planning Commission approved a half‑street construction waiver for County Road 43 and granted approval to the Kings Lake West master preliminary plat after lengthy discussion about interim access, wastewater capacity and how future adjoining development will complete the roadway.

Staff member Bria Whitmire, Development Services, told commissioners the waiver would allow the developer to build half of an A‑2 arterial cross section along County Road 43 — a 27‑foot back‑to‑back curb section with sidewalk — instead of the full 100‑foot right‑of‑way section required for an A‑2. Whitmire said the proposed half‑street is “an improvement; it’s currently a dirt road,” and that staff recommends approval while noting fire‑code and public‑safety conditions would be enforced during public improvement plan review.

The discussion focused on how the street will function before…