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Commission approves Village at Trappers Loop concept plan for 43 townhome units
Summary
The commission approved a concept plan for the Village at Trappers Loop, an 8.45‑acre RM‑15 subdivision proposing 43 units. Staff found the plan met minimum code requirements; planning staff and the commission discussed required frontage, private street widths and future trail connections.
The Morgan County Commission approved the Village at Trappers Loop concept plan for a private townhome subdivision on about 8.45 acres.
Staff review and recommendation County planning staff reviewed the submittal against code requirements and found it met minimum standards in Section 155.4; staff recommended approval at the meeting. The application, filed as application 23.044, proposed 43 units under the county’s RM‑15 multiple‑residential zoning and showed private streets with 36‑foot total width and curb/gutter/sidewalk interior to the private circulation.
Commission action and votes Commissioner Blocker moved to approve the concept plan; Commissioner Newton seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote. Commissioner Kate Becker stated a conflict of interest and abstained from the vote.
Commission and staff discussion Commissioners questioned trail connectivity and whether required sidewalks and landscape standards would be achieved at the preliminary plat stage. Staff said sidewalks, curb/gutter, and storm infrastructure would be required by code; development‑agreement coordination could address trails where the adjacent town‑center parcel (Johnson property) may establish stronger trail commitments.
Next steps The approval clears the concept‑plan milestone and allows applicants to proceed to preliminary plat and subdivision engineering. Staff will coordinate required frontage, stormwater and street‑section details during the plat review.
Ending The commission’s approval moves the applicant toward final engineering and subdivision, while commissioners reiterated expectations for pedestrian connectivity and code‑level landscape and street standards.
