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Stevensville council conditionally approves Twin Creek Phase 2 final plat pending DEQ extension
Summary
The Stevensville Town Council approved the final plat for Twin Creek Phase 2 on condition that the developer provide written documentation of a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) extension to Jan. 16, 2026; council also discussed park cash-in-lieu, fire-hydrant placement and infrastructure punch-list items.
The Stevensville Town Council on an 3–0 vote with one abstention approved the final plat for Twin Creek Phase 2 conditionally, requiring the developer to provide written documentation from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality extending relevant approvals to Jan. 16, 2026.
The council’s action followed discussion about an apparent June 13, 2022 DEQ approval letter that the council said contained language requiring construction to be completed within three years of that date and a concern that the three‑year deadline had passed. Council members pressed the applicant for proof of any DEQ extension before final plat acceptance.
Council member Smith moved that the council approve the plat “on condition that we receive the written documentation from the DEQ for an extension to 01/16/2026.” The motion was seconded and then approved. Council members Barker, Smith and Brecker voted “aye”; one council member recorded an abstention. The motion passed with the condition that the DEQ extension letter be provided to the town.
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