Des Moines County supervisors on Dec. 2 approved a preliminary plat (Resolution 2025‑259) for a six‑lot subdivision north of Burlington, county staff said.

County land‑use staff described the project as a redevelopment of a former par‑3 Sundown Golf Course into five single‑family lots around a cul‑de‑sac plus a sixth lot that adjoins 100th and 15th Avenue that could be accessed separately. Staff said the plat meets the county’s minimum requirements but noted that the County Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition that the developer submit a roadway‑maintenance agreement prior to final plat approval.

"This is a preliminary plat; the next step is submission of roadway design plans and construction and inspection of the road prior to final plat," staff said during the presentation. Staff also said the project lies within two miles of the city of Burlington, which reviewed the proposal and has required higher surfacing and cul‑de‑sac diameter standards for the portion under its jurisdiction.

Neighbors at the earlier zoning hearing and in the staff report raised concerns about drainage and the existing wastewater (septic) system serving nearby apartment buildings. County staff said the developer indicated there is roughly 1.5–2 acres of land south of the apartments that could accommodate a replacement wastewater system if required.

The board moved and seconded approval of the preliminary plat; the roll call recorded affirmative responses from supervisors who answered during the vote. The approval was explicit that a roadway‑maintenance agreement must be provided before the final plat, and the developer will return to the board for final plat approval after roads are built and inspected.

What happens next: the developer will prepare roadway design plans and the county will inspect the roadwork before a future final‑plat hearing. The city of Burlington’s additional surfacing standards will apply to the portion within two miles of the city as part of intergovernmental coordination.

Authorities and documentation: the transcript references Resolution 2025‑259 for the Preliminary Plat of Memorial Park Title Subdivision; staff noted the County Zoning Commission and city of Burlington review had occurred.