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Commissioners grant preliminary approval for 17‑lot Nordic Way 2 subdivision
Summary
The board voted to preliminarily approve the Nordic Way 2 major subdivision, a proposed 17‑lot, ~45‑acre project south of town adjacent to a golf course, subject to 19 conditions including designing a county‑standard internal road, proving water availability (likely up to 13 wells) and DEQ review for wastewater.
The Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners on June 9 gave preliminary FAT approval to the Nordic Way 2 major subdivision, a proposed 17‑lot division of about 45 acres just south of town adjacent to the golf course.
Consulting planner Kristen Smith presented the staff report, saying the project divides prior lots into 17 parcels ranging from about 2 to 4 acres, includes dedication of parking and trail easements as part of the area trail system, and was recommended for approval by the planning board with 19 standard conditions. Smith told commissioners the planning review applied the seven statutory review criteria — including impacts on agriculture, local services, roads, utilities, environment, wildlife and public health — and found the project largely consistent with county growth policy.
Key conditions discussed included construction of a new internal gravel road to county standards and certification by a professional engineer, Flathead Electric approval for utility extensions, weed treatment, and the requirement to prove water availability and quality. Staff said an initial DNRC error changed the water‑proving expectation but that developers will likely need to drill wells for up to 13 of the lots (not all 17) and that final plat approvals could reduce the number of buildable lots depending on drilling results. DEQ review for on‑site wastewater approvals will also be required.
The planner noted the site has been treated to reduce wildfire risk, that soils are not prime farmland, and that emergency services and the landfill are within acceptable response distance. Two agency comments (including FWP) were received and addressed; no public opposition was recorded at the hearing.
After brief questions about covenants and whether an HOA exists, a commissioner moved, seconded and the board approved preliminary FAT approval subject to the identified 19 conditions and any water‑proving documentation required by DNRC and DEQ.
The action allows the developer to proceed to final plat preparation and to complete required technical reviews, including well drilling, DEQ wastewater approvals and PE certification for roads, before final approval and recordation.
