Planning and Zoning Commission approves preliminary replat for Hoover property on first reading

The Planning and Zoning Commission on March 12 approved on first reading a preliminary replat for property owned by Daryl Hoover (application 2026006), authorizing subdivision of Lot 17, Tract C. The motion to approve, made by a commissioner and seconded, passed by roll call with five yes votes.

Daryl Hoover identified himself at the hearing as the property owner and said Jane Nelson is the applicant. He told the commission the driveway access to Dahee Road will remain in essentially the same place and that the north half of the divided parcel has a 225‑foot well. He also said the septic system was engineered by Gary Hayden of Juno.

Commissioners reviewed the proposal and confirmed the subdivision would maintain minimum lot sizes required in the residential conservation zone, with each new lot meeting the 6,000‑square‑foot minimum. A commissioner noted that existing structures appear to comply with setbacks and easements and asked the owner questions about access and utility connections; the owner confirmed the driveway has existed since 2001 and that both lots will exceed the minimum lot area.

Chair closed the public hearing for the item after noting no written public comments had been submitted. The commission voted to approve the preliminary plat application, finding it complies with the requirements of SMC Title 20. Because this was a first reading, the item will return to the commission for a subsequent hearing/second reading as required by the commission’s procedures.

No conditions were placed on the approval at this stage; commissioners said their review would continue at the next reading.