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Freeport council approves two residential replats to address septic compliance
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Summary
The Freeport council voted unanimously April 28 to approve two residential replats — one to merge parcels 10 and part of 11 into an approximately 18-acre lot to allow septic compliance, and a second to combine lots 13 and 14 into lot 13A (Block 721). Staff had recommended approval of both requests.
The Freeport council on April 28 approved two administrative replat requests aimed at resolving property configuration and septic-system compliance issues.
Reggie Harris, Freeport's director of building and codes, told the council the first request would combine parcel 10 and part of parcel 11 into a single residential lot of roughly 18 acres so the property owner could locate and maintain a septic system in compliance with health and subdivision rules. Harris said the current parcel configuration prevents the septic infrastructure from crossing the property line and that the replat would remove that barrier. "Staff recommends approval of the replat request," Harris said.
Council members asked whether the proposal called for an aerobic system or a standard septic system; Harris said the application shows a standard septic system and that the extra land is intended to meet separation and siting requirements. There were no public comments. A councilmember moved to approve the replat, the motion was seconded, and the council approved the measure unanimously, 3-0.
The council then considered a second administrative replat: combining existing lots 13 and 14 in Block 721 into a single lot labeled 13A. Harris said the combined lot is intended for single-family residential use and that the request complies with the city's subdivision rules. The staff recommendation was approval. The council moved, seconded and approved the replat 3-0.
Votes at a glance - Replat of parcels 10 and part of 11 (approx. 18 acres): Approved, vote 3-0. (Motion moved and seconded; no public opposition recorded.) - Replat of lots 13 and 14 into lot 13A (Block 721, transcript lists approx. 500 square feet): Approved, vote 3-0. (Motion moved and seconded; no public opposition recorded.)
Why it matters The replat approvals resolve regulatory obstacles to septic-system siting and preserve single-family residential zoning while bringing parcel configurations into compliance with subdivision and sanitary rules. Staff characterized both requests as administrative and not requiring changes to public infrastructure or zoning.
What happens next Harris indicated the replats will follow the city's normal recording procedures; the council did not identify additional conditions and took no further action at the meeting.
