Planning commission approves preliminary and final plat for Rawlings Addition in Augusta

The Augusta Planning Commission voted to approve a one-step preliminary and final plat for the Rawlings Addition (FP2025-08), a subdivision that will create new residential lots and set the stage for annexation of portions of the property into the city.

Tammy, a city planning staff member, told the commission, "Before you is a 1 step preliminary and final plat for Rawlings edition." She described the site as currently vacant except for an existing residence already inside the city limits and said the proposed use for the platted parcels is residential.

The approval matters because annexation is required before the city can extend utilities. Tammy said some outbuildings on the property already receive electric service from the City of Augusta and that platting will allow the city to "capture those existing buildings" under city jurisdiction. The commission also heard that Butler County recommended approval of the plat at its meeting the previous…