Commission acknowledges final plat for Lakeside Heights Unit 8 to resolve septic and setback issues

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 30 acknowledged the approved final plat for Lakeside Heights Unit 8 and accepted easements and rights‑of‑way dedicated on the plat.

Agent Bob Isaac, representing North County Real Estate LLC and applicant Randy Taylor, described the request to replat several small lakeside lots into one 2.2‑acre parcel. Isaac said the owner removed an older residence and discovered replacement of the on‑site septic system required reconfiguring parcel lines because the engineered leach field crossed existing lot lines; consolidating the lots corrected that sanitary‑code conflict. He said the county planning board had approved a variance to reduce the front yard setback on Oct. 20 and recommended approval of the final plat.

Those who spoke explained the property is constrained by steep topography and a limited buildable area; the replatting and engineered septic solution were presented as the method to meet the sanitary code and allow the re‑build on the existing foundation. Commissioners moved, seconded and approved a resolution acknowledging the final plat and accepting easements and rights‑of‑way as shown on the final plat. The motion was recorded by voice vote as "Aye." A mylar was signed as part of the record.

Why it matters: The replat eliminates conflicting lot lines that blocked a required septic replacement and regularizes lot boundaries and easements for the lakeside parcel. The action clears a path for the property owner to rebuild on the existing foundation while meeting sanitary and setback rules.

Next steps: County staff will record the plat and associated easement dedications as part of the standard final‑plat process.