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Planning commission approves three‑lot Rivergrove subdivision after rezone and lot‑line adjustments
Summary
The commission approved a three‑lot subdivision concept and recommended a modified zone map amendment (R‑16 for one parcel, LDR for two parcels) to address flag‑lot geometry and make rear yards more usable; neighbors supported converting an overgrown lot into homes.
The Planning Commission recommended a zone map amendment and approved a concept plan for a three‑lot residential subdivision in the Rivergrove neighborhood, contingent on modest redrawing of lot lines to eliminate an awkward narrow flag lot.
Applicant Trent Hatch said he worked with the property owner to address neighbors’ concerns and keep new lots near 8,000 square feet where feasible. Staff noted constraints created by flag‑lot geometry and the R‑1‑8 minimum width requirement; commissioners and staff suggested switching the lower parcel to R‑1‑6 and the other two to LDR to make the lot shapes more usable and avoid an oddly narrow backyard.
Rivergrove neighbors said the lot is overgrown and would be an improvement as infill housing; the neighborhood district representative reported positive feedback. The commission voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to council for the revised zoning (R‑16 for the lower parcel and LDR for the upper two) and approved the concept plan conditioned on redrawn lines that remove the narrow rear fragment.
Staff and applicant will finalize lot lines and engineering details during project plan review and subdivision platting.
