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Council approves first reading to sell 412‑sq‑ft parcel in Vista Business Park to facilitate access for neighboring tract
Summary
On first reading the council authorized sale and subdivision of a 412‑square‑foot triangle of Lot 18 in Vista Business Park to D and G LLC to provide legal driveway access to an adjacent tract; staff said the parcel is not needed for the city’s red‑zone potable tank and an independent appraisal valued it at $2,781.
On Sept. 2 the Lafayette City Council approved on first reading Ordinance No. 17, Series 2025, authorizing the sale of a small triangular parcel (about 412 square feet) from Lot 18 in Vista Business Park and consenting to a minor subdivision to allow the sale.
City Attorney Mary Lynn Maksalka explained that D and G LLC requested the parcel to provide feasible access from Tract A to Horizon Avenue; she said steep topography and a high‑pressure gas transmission line make alternate access impractical. Maksalka told council the city procured an independent appraisal valuing the subject parcel ‘‘$2,781 as the value for that full parcel’’ and that public works determined the parcel is not needed for current or future operation of the nearby potable water (red zone) tank.
The ordinance authorizes the city manager to finalize documents, allows administrative minor‑subdivision approval (if code requirements are met), and authorizes the mayor to sign the minor‑subdivision plat as owner. Council moved, seconded and approved first reading by roll call (unanimous).
Next steps: staff will prepare the minor‑subdivision plat for administrative review and proceed to closing; a final reading will be scheduled consistent with the city’s ordinance timeline.
