Planning commission approves lot split at 241 North Seminole Avenue with easement condition

The Bartlesville Planning Commission approved a staff-recommended lot split for a property at 241 North Seminole Avenue, clearing the way for two single-family homes to be built on newly created RS-5 lots.

Holly Mayhew, city planner, told commissioners the proposal would divide the parcel with a north–south split so “the applicant intends on constructing 1 single family residence on each resulting lot,” and that both lots meet RS-5 bulk and area standards. Mayhew said water and sewer service already serve the site but added a required condition: “It will be necessary to establish a private utility easement running across the western lot ... to the eastern lot for installation and maintenance of a private sewer line serving that eastern lot,” and that the easement must be drafted and filed with the Washington County Clerk before issuance of any building permits.

The chair moved to approve case LS10250013; after a second, commissioners voiced approval. Commissioners recorded “Aye” during the roll call and the chair announced the motion passed.

The approval is conditioned on the filing of the private utility easement with the county clerk, and in staff’s words the proposed lots will be required to “conform to all applicable regulations” at permit review. Greg Collins, special project manager, introduced the presentation and noted staff would help ensure the filing and permit conditions are met.

Next steps: the applicant or the applicant’s agent must prepare and record the private utility easement with the Washington County Clerk’s Office before building permits can be issued for the new lots. No written public opposition was recorded in the file during the commission’s review.