Morgantown planning commission approves minor subdivision at Tremont Avenue

The Morgantown Planning Commission on an undisclosed date approved a minor subdivision (SUB25-38) that will transfer a portion of 1479 Tremont Avenue to the adjacent parcel at 1469 Tremont, the commission announced during its regular meeting.

Staff Planner said the applicant submitted an updated survey plat dated October 2025 that resolves issues raised when the case was previously tabled in June 2025. "The new plat does show the accessory structure satisfies the 5 foot setback requirement in section 13-35.04," the planner said, and noted a citation error in the staff report that referenced 13-33.03 instead of the correct lot-provision section, 13-35.03.

Linda Waycaster, who identified herself as the resident of 1469 Tremont and the owner of 1479 Tremont (her late mother's property), told the commission the subdivision is needed to draw legal lot lines for estate planning and to transfer property to family members. "I want to make sure that they get the land," Waycaster said, describing her intent that her grandson and daughter ultimately have clear title and responsibility for the properties.

Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions listed on page 24 of the staff report. A commissioner moved to approve SUB25-38 with staff conditions; the motion was seconded and the commission voted in favor. The chair declared the subdivision approved.

The decision implements the minor subdivision as described in staff materials; the staff report contains the complete list of conditions and the October 2025 plat that staff said resolves the setback concerns. No members of the public spoke in opposition during the hearing.

Next steps: staff will finalize the required recordings and administrative steps identified in the conditions of approval listed in the staff report.