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Altus council approves Red River Development replat after staff says water supply should meet demand
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Summary
The City Council approved the final replat of Red River Development Phase 1 after planning commission review and staff assurances that available water and upcoming well-field development mean additional meters should not be limited in the near term; staff also noted a meter-equipment restriction.
The Altus City Council approved Resolution 20 26-07 accepting the final replat of Red River Development Phase 1 as recommended by the Altus City Planning Commission, after staff described recent revisions and answered council members’ questions about water availability and construction conflicts.
A staff member summarized the replat process, saying the owner requested an increase in single-family residential lots after the council originally accepted Red River Phase 1 in July 2024 and that the planning commission reviewed the revised plat and recommended approval with stipulations, including showing an already-sold lot on the new plat.
Councilmember Austin (voice in transcript) asked about water capacity and how many more meters might be available outside the city and county. The staff member responded that the city had not been given any municipal directive to limit additional water meters and that supply depends on yearly conditions; staff also noted ongoing development of well fields south of Tom Steed and deliveries from Tom Steed and Round Timber, concluding: "So it should not be an issue for any time anytime soon." The same staff member added that Water & Sewer will not accept meter risers or adjustable valve boxes, citing mechanical-component preferences for meter installations.
Council discussed potential construction conflicts with a nearby Falcon development; staff said no streets have been built yet, and the street commissioner does not anticipate major conflicts with construction timing.
The council approved the replat by motion, following the planning commission’s recommendation. Staff noted the owner and purchasers are aware of the replat condition requiring the sold lot to be shown on the new plat.
The council’s approval authorizes planning and recording steps necessary to finalize the subdivision replat; staff indicated follow-up coordination with public works regarding water meters and street construction timelines.
