WASHINGTON CITY — Washington City’s land‑use hearing on Dec. 17 tabled the preliminary plat for the Preserve at Alaya Phases 5 and 6, a proposed 61‑lot subdivision at Washington Fields Road and Capistrano Avenue, after commissioners raised questions about phasing, a narrowed stubbed road and parking and no applicant representative was present to address those points.

Sebastian, city planning staff, said the proposal would create 61 lots covering about 8.26 acres, with a mixed residential layout of 31 townhomes and 30 single‑family units and a combined density of 7.38 dwelling units per acre. Sebastian told commissioners that the proposal "conforms to the zoning and the request meets the subdivision requirements in city ordinances for this specific location," and that staff recommended approval based on the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.

Commissioner Davis and others pressed for detail about whether phases 1–4 had been completed sequentially and raised a concern about a segment of private road that narrows near lots 512–516, asking whether there would be adequate width for parking, maneuvering and utilities. John from Public Works said the narrowed segment "is a bit tight for utility installation" but that "we can make it work," and added that construction drawings will be reviewed to ensure minimum standards and a required 26‑foot fire turnaround is met where applicable.

Commissioner Davis moved to table the preliminary plat to allow the applicant and staff to provide additional information; Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion. Commissioners voted "Aye" and the Chair confirmed the item is tabled to the Jan. 7 meeting so the applicant can appear or submit clarifying plans.

Why it matters: the item would permit a new 61‑lot residential development; commissioners cited public‑safety and operational concerns (narrow street geometry, parking and utility access) and said they preferred the applicant or additional technical detail be present before approval. The tabling preserves the commission's procedural due process while enabling staff and the applicant to answer technical questions.

The Preserve at Alaya preliminary plat will be brought back to the Planning Commission on Jan. 7 for further consideration.