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Lincoln County approves Yorkie subdivision final plat in Cedar Creek area
Summary
The board approved the final plat for the Yorkie subdivision — splitting about one acre into two lots near Cedar Creek off Highway 2 west of Libby — after staff confirmed MDOT approach approval, utilities and DEQ sanitation sign-off and discussion about a 20-foot access easement.
Lincoln County commissioners voted Sept. 17 to approve the final plat for the Yorkie subdivision, a roughly one-acre parcel outside Libby that will be split into two lots in the Cedar Creek area.
Planner/agent Mr. Hags told the board the applicant had satisfied seven conditions of preliminary approval, including an updated approach approved by the Montana Department of Transportation, installation of utilities to the new lot, DEQ approval for sanitation and completed weed control. Staff recommended final plat approval.
A commissioner questioned whether a proposed 40-foot access easement was required to serve the back lot; planning staff (Jesse) said the final plat shows a 20-foot access easement and that 20 feet is adequate for the existing driveway standard but could limit future development unless the owners secure a wider easement. The board approved the plat by voice vote.
Why it matters: The approval creates a second buildable lot in the Cedar Creek area and clarifies access and utility responsibilities for the new lot; the narrower easement may constrain additional development without further easement work.
What comes next: The applicant will record the final plat and the chair will sign; no appeals or further conditions were announced at the meeting.
