Land Use Authority approves preliminary plat for Altimaera at Solente Village 2 Phase 1

The Washington City Land Use Authority voted Nov. 19 to approve the preliminary plat for Altimaera at Solente Village 2 Phase 1, a subdivision covering about 15 acres that proposes 53 lots: 43 single‑family lots (4,500–6,400 sq ft), 10 townhome units and one existing sales‑center lot.

Staff said the subdivision conforms to the area's PCD zoning and meets applicable subdivision requirements in the staff report; the recorded density was cited at about 3.53 units per acre. The applicant's representative, Craig Coates of Alliance Consulting, described planned amenities in the master plan, including a clubhouse and pools for different phases and three public trailheads (Grapevine Trailhead, Dyna Cliffs and Mill Creek) that will be improved as the master development proceeds.

Commissioners asked about interim requirements tying amenities to phases, stormwater drainage and whether the detention ponds serve a single phase or the broader master plan. The applicant said detention is planned across the master development, designed for the 100‑year storm and that discharge ties into the city's existing storm drain system. Commissioners also asked about the land ownership; the applicant said SITLA (state trust lands) owns the property and has a development lease with the developer that allows platting and eventual patenting so lots can be sold.

Commissioner Davis moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to staff findings and conditions; Commissioner Mitchell seconded. Individual roll‑call votes were recorded and the motion passed.