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County grants 90‑day extension to Northstar Landing final plat amid supply‑chain delays; developer and planner agree to communicate
Summary
Lincoln County commissioners approved a 90‑day extension for the Northstar Landing preliminary plat to allow completion of septic, road and utility work. Developer Larry Stewart said supply‑chain backorders for culverts and control panels are limiting progress; planning staff said an SIA could be used later for limited remaining items.
Lincoln County commissioners on July 16 approved a 90‑day extension of preliminary plat approval for the Northstar Landing subdivision to allow remaining septic, road and utility work to be completed.
Planner Jesse explained the project’s history: Northstar Landing received preliminary plat approval in 2017, received prior extensions and submitted a final plat application late the previous week. Staff reported that many conditions of approval have been met but that several items remain outstanding, including installation of a shared community septic system, subgrade work and final surfacing for road sections, power‑line installation and completion of topsoil and seeding. DEQ septic approval was received only recently, staff said, leaving limited time for installation work.
Developer Larry Stewart told the board he is working continuously but faces persistent supply‑chain delays for culverts and specialized control panels. Stewart asked whether the county could use a subdivision improvements agreement (SIA) focused on the few remaining items if parts are still backordered at the end of 90 days. Planner Jesse said a narrowly scoped SIA would be an option for very specific remaining work and reiterated that the recommended 90‑day extension was not a final extension; the governing body retains discretion to grant more time or require an SIA later.
Commissioners voted to grant the 90‑day extension and asked the developer to maintain close communication with planning staff so the county can assess whether an SIA or additional extension will be needed. The board emphasized the need to avoid reopening the long multi‑year process while still ensuring required public improvements are completed.
Ending: The extension carries the project into October; if backorders or other constraints remain the parties said they will return with either a narrowly scoped SIA or a request for additional time.
