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Augusta planners approve one-step plat for Tower subdivision; approval contingent on Butler County sign-off
Summary
The commission approved FP2024-09, a one-step preliminary and final plat to replat Lot 6 of Tuwacne Hills Estates into two lots (1.155 and 5 acres); staff conditioned approval on Butler County Planning Commission review on Sept. 16, 2024 and noted utility/septic requirements.
The Augusta Planning Commission approved a one-step preliminary and final plat (FP2024-09) to replat a 6.5-acre tract in Tuwacne Hills Estates (Tower subdivision) into two lots, contingent on Butler County Planning Commission approval.
Planning staff said the tract is owned by Philip and Christina Cubich and is in the city’s growth area near Rural Water District No. 5’s water tower. The proposed split would create Lot 1 (1.155 acres) and Lot 2 (5 acres) while retaining rural residential zoning. "Lot 1, which is 1.155 acres, has been tested to ensure compatibility with septic, and 1 acre is required for a septic as well," staff said. For the larger lot, staff noted that a 5-acre sewer lagoon is required under local rules for wastewater handling where municipal sewer is not available.
Staff told commissioners that public water service would be provided by the rural water district, electric service by Evergy (the location is outside the Augusta city service area), and that stormwater and other infrastructure must be constructed in accordance with Kansas Department of Health and Environment standards and City of Augusta subdivision regulations. A master drainage plan was submitted with the plat.
Commissioners asked about restrictive covenants for Tuwacne Hills Estates and whether the city enforces them; staff said covenants do exist and that language was added to the plat to require compliance, but enforcement of covenants is not the city's legal responsibility and enforcement would fall to the entity with jurisdiction or covenant holders. Staff said the applicants were aware of the covenants.
Commissioner (speaker 5) moved to approve FP2024-09; the motion carried by voice vote. Staff said the plat will be considered by the Butler County Planning Commission on Sept. 16, 2024 and, if approved, will be presented to the Augusta City Council on Oct. 7, 2024.
Votes at a glance: motion to approve FP2024-09 — moved by Commissioner (speaker 5); outcome: approved by the Planning Commission, contingent on Butler County approval.
