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Commission approves Albee Minor Subdivision final plat; developer deposited $1,187.11 for road improvements
Summary
The Broadwater County Commission granted final plat approval for the Albee Minor Subdivision (four lots from a 20‑acre parcel); the developer deposited $1,187.11 as a prorated share for Foster Drive improvements.
The Broadwater County Commission on May 14 approved the final plat for the Albee Minor Subdivision, a conversion of a roughly 20‑acre parcel into four lots.
Nicole Brown, Broadwater County community development director, read a set of 17 conditions required before recording. Those included DEQ review of sewage and water plans, a signed fire protection plan, a no‑access restriction on one lot, and a recorded restrictive covenant that will include a right‑to‑farm notice and radon disclosure. Utilities are paid for and scheduled but not yet installed; the county said the developer has paid Northwestern Energy and is on their schedule.
Brown also described cost allocation for necessary improvements to Foster Drive and Antelope Road. Using a linear‑footage and vehicle‑trip methodology derived from an engineering/traffic report, Brown said the developer (identified in the packet as Mr. Upton) owes $1,187.11 as his proportionate share for Foster Drive improvements; a check for that amount was placed in a treasurer's reserve account for Foster Drive. "Mister Upton ... owes $1,187.11 for the improvements to Foster Drive, which is his proportionate share," Brown said during the reading.
Commissioners noted that Foster Drive is not a county road and that physical improvements must be executed by private contractor(s); the county will hold the reserved funds for that purpose. Brown said unsigned items, such as the right‑to‑farm declaration, will be signed by the developer before recording.
The motion to approve the final plat passed by voice vote. The approved final plat and conditions will be recorded with the Broadwater County Clerk and Recorder.
Why it matters: Final plat approval creates four buildable lots and formalizes responsibilities for road work, utilities, mail delivery, and weed control for future owners. The developer's deposited proportional payment creates a financial reserve specifically for Foster Drive improvements.
