Olds council approves 4-plex permit at 203 E School St., sets construction conditions

The Olds City Council approved a building permit Sept. 11 to convert 203 E School Street from a single-family dwelling into a four-unit residential building, imposing multiple conditions intended to protect utilities and pedestrian safety.

Mayor Jason Waterhouse opened and closed a public hearing on the application from general contractor Schlatter Properties (property owner listed as LTR Auto Inc.). During the hearing Bill Farley asked about property lines and alley access; after discussion the council voted to approve the permit on a motion by Councilmember Jim Rohde, seconded by Councilmember Candice Curry. The vote was recorded as five ayes and the motion carried.

The council attached several conditions to the approval: the landlord will receive a single utility bill for the property but the developer must install four separate water meters; each dwelling unit must have its own sewer line tied into the main; the existing sidewalk at the site must be replaced; stormwater runoff must be directed to the south gravel area; the existing 2" shutoff main line will remain in place; and if the alley is used for construction access, gravel must be maintained there during construction. Those restrictions were read into the record during council action.

The approval clears the way for the applicant to begin permitting and construction work subject to the listed conditions and any required inspections. The council did not record a separate timeline for building inspections at the meeting; the clerk is responsible for ensuring permit conditions are met before final occupancy is allowed.

Next procedural step: issuance of the building permit under the stated conditions and compliance checks by city staff.