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Landowner outlines plan to subdivide 19.5 acres; planners explain survey and application steps
Summary
A property owner presented a concept to subdivide 19.5 acres (proposing several parcels while keeping most in Green Belt). Planning staff described the town's subdivision process, survey requirements, estimated survey costs ($3,000–$5,000), and next steps, and said Cornish does not hold separate public hearings for subdivisions.
An owner presented a preliminary subdivision concept to the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 19, saying they own 19.5 acres and would like to split the parcel into smaller lots while keeping most of the land in agricultural (Green Belt) status.
The presenter (identified in the meeting as S4) said: "I have 19.5 acres ... and I would like to do 2 5 and break off 2 5 and 3 quarter acre pieces so that I can keep it in Green Belt," and explained the plan would leave an 8-acre parcel for a house and produce additional lots marketed for horse properties.
Planning staff walked the applicant through the town's procedural checklist. Staff explained that what the commission was hearing that night functioned as a concept review and that the applicant would need a professional survey and a county-recordable plat showing the new lot boundaries. Staff estimated the survey and related work could cost roughly $3,000–$5,000 and recommended that the applicant put their surveyor in direct contact with town staff so the town can review draft maps before final printing.
Commission members described the town's dimensional requirements: a commonly referenced minimum lot size in the discussion was 2 acres and a frontage requirement of roughly 200 feet, which the applicant's proposed division appeared to meet. Staff advised the applicant that once planning staff and the commission are satisfied, the commission would forward the plat to the town council for final approval and county recording.
The applicant asked whether subdivisions trigger a separate public hearing; staff replied that Cornish does not hold a separate public hearing for subdivisions but that public comment is allowed during meetings and that neighbors can raise objections. Staff also suggested the owner name the subdivision; the owner proposed "Sammy's Farm".
No formal subdivision approval occurred at the meeting; staff told the applicant to obtain a survey, complete the application checklist, coordinate the surveyor with town staff, and return so the commission can formally review and, if appropriate, forward the matter to the council.
