Planning staff presented and the board approved a final plat submitted by Tom Norman during the City of Summerset funding and zoning meeting on Dec. 30. Staff said there were "absolutely no changes" from the preliminary plat and noted conditions including the need to secure county approval for an approach improvement and ongoing discussions with a local water provider.

The planning commission recommended approval of the final plat and the funding and zoning body moved to approve that recommendation. An official noted the parcel will be annexed and that the developer intends commercial use for the identified lots; staff referenced prior commercial work in the area on Lot 3 and nearby development.

Staff also introduced a voluntary annexation petition from Tom Norman covering additional lots (lots 4 and 5). Planning staff recommended approval of the petition and the body voted to forward the recommendation to the board of commissioners.

Next steps: the annexation recommendation will go to the board of commissioners for formal action; county approvals for approach improvements remain required before certain site work can proceed.