Council approves Cameo Vista preliminary plat for 13‑lot subdivision

Benton City Council voted Feb. 18 to approve the Cameo Vista preliminary plat application (24‑02), which would divide roughly 3.7 acres east of Desert Road into 13 lots for residential development.

Planner George told the council the proposal by Cameo Vista Corporation revises a previously approved 11‑lot plan into a 13‑lot layout, with lot sizes ranging from about 7,200 to 10,900 square feet and a target density consistent with the city comprehensive plan. Utilities, street, storm drainage and irrigation will need licensed‑engineer design and city engineer approval before final platting. George also advised that tribal comments noted potential cultural resources on the site and that discovery of artifacts would require submittal of reports prior to ground‑disturbing permits.

Council members questioned the applicant's traffic trip estimates (110–150 new weekday vehicle trips, peak hours stated as 4–6 p.m.) and asked whether the estimate accounted for duplexes; staff explained traffic modeling typically analyzes a worst‑case scenario under existing zoning (that is, duplexes on lots where permitted) to capture maximum potential trips. Members also raised safety and connectivity concerns at nearby curves and crossings and asked staff to ensure the final plat addresses access and sight‑distance issues.

After questions and brief discussion, the council moved, seconded and voted "all in favor" to approve the preliminary plat; staff said final plat and construction details—including sewer hookups for adjacent parcels with septic and proposed utility design—will be part of subsequent submittals to the city.