The West Richland City Council approved a major revision to the preliminary plat for Ridge at Candy Mountain Phase 2 (PLAT-013-2025) during its Dec. 2 meeting following a closed-record hearing.

Planner Alicia Ransom summarized the request, identifying the applicant as BMB Development Inc. with Harms Engineering and owner Brad Beauchamp. Ransom said the number of lots remains the same but changes to points of ingress and egress required a major revision under the West Richland Municipal Code. She described revisions to fire‑truck‑turnaround requirements on private drives, changes tied to differing required widths, and stormwater condition adjustments. On the record she said, "The planning commission recommended that a council approve the, the major revision to the preliminary plat, with, 1, vote in opposition." Staff recommended approval as well.

Council members discussed safety and engineering concerns before voting. Councilor questions focused on a segment of roadway at a 12% grade (staff estimated "about a couple 100 feet"), and staff explained that previous infrastructure and a granted waiver supported keeping that grade rather than reworking installed facilities. Staff also explained that required fire‑access widths vary by length and hydrant location per the International Fire Code; minimum width is 20 feet but may increase (for example, to 26 feet) when a hydrant is present.

A motion to approve the major revision (file PLAT-013-2025) was moved and seconded and carried on voice vote. The approval included conditions of approval as recommended by the planning commission and the staff report.