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Planning commission approves Fairways Addition preliminary and final plats
Summary
The Newton Planning Commission approved both a revised preliminary plat and a final plat for the Fairways Addition. Agent Lance Onstow said the revision reduces the number of lots from 70 to 61 and increases minimum lot width from 65 to 75 feet; final approval was granted pending completion of standard checklist items.
The Newton Planning Commission voted Jan. 5 to approve a revised preliminary plat and a final plat for the Fairways Addition, a residential subdivision submitted by owner Ryan Mills.
City staff presented the application, noting the resubmission followed city subdivision regulations and utility review. Lance Onstow, agent for the applicant, told the commission that the "originally approved preliminary plat included 70 lots at 65 foot minimums. The revised has gone to 61 lots, with a 75 foot minimum," and said the remaining changes are easement and cleanup adjustments to reflect the larger lot sizes.
Commissioners asked staff if there were outstanding review notes; staff said there were no substantive unresolved issues for the preliminary plat. The commission approved the preliminary plat on a voice vote.
For the final plat, staff recommended approval while noting a requested street-name change (Station Circle to Station Street) for addressing, and outstanding administrative items: a signed drainage report and petition-package documents required before the city commission review. Onstow said the sealed drainage report had been submitted and reviewed by the city engineer and that the owner would complete the remaining checklist items.
Commissioner 6 moved to accept the final plat including staff-requested items pending completion; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. The commission returned the matter to the city commission process with standard conditions to be satisfied before final city-commission action.
